Glimpse

Memories lay in the tall grasses
 hidden from street view,
  statues for the wandering ants.
Forgotten possessions 
 in the graveyard of a worn estate
  where families once played.
The house with wearing wood
 is a beautifully sad structure
  that has seen better days.
Swing set chains rusted,
 ever so often would howl
  with the ghosts who still move about.
The patina of age spreads
  across the desolate property
    in an artistic awe, aware
     no one ever visits there.
Beautiful rain cried rust lines
 oxidation illustrations 
  in a naturally romantic transformation.

Glimpse the sanctuary many have know,
this is where the past calls home.


Date: 7-1-18
For Contest: Patina

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 7/4/2018 10:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Great imagery, well-written poem. These places all have some story to tell... always seem so sad.
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Date: 7/4/2018 10:22:00 PM
Congrats on your fine win, Casarah.
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Date: 7/4/2018 2:44:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Casarah, .. excellent imagery .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/3/2018 10:48:00 PM
Oh, your poem is so touching Casarah. Your haunting imagery poignantly portrays a life that once was which makes your last exquisite line especially striking in its melancholic beauty. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/3/2018 2:52:00 PM
There is something that always fascinates me about an abandoned house that certainly must have a story to tell. If only walls could talk ! :) Well done!
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Date: 7/1/2018 10:17:00 PM
Cas, I think this will do very well in the contest. I love your take and style for this them. Your natural "blues" bent shines vividly is this incredible write!
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Date: 7/1/2018 1:09:00 PM
Abandoned places must hold sad memories. Good job, Cas.
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Date: 7/1/2018 12:18:00 PM
what a wonderful take on the Patina theme Cas, I think Anthony will like this one:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/1/2018 12:03:00 PM
Nicely written, Cas. A tinge of sadness but still one can see the beauty of the past..
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