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Golden House On the Hill

The Autumn sun shone with golden magic
The warmth of the embrace was seen from afar
As I stood along the fence in the valley below

Inside the house are tales akin to tragic
A son had volunteered, never returned from war
The brother, when burgled, lost a limb & elbow

The mother took a job in the town's law practice
Came home too tired, to enjoy bird or flower
Tend her husband, then disabled son in back bungalow

This is the story of every house, of Al & Beatrice
Clark & Diane, Everett & Flo, by year, month, hour!
The house glowing under God's sun, hides tales of woe

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Valsa George

Date: 6/14/2022 1:53:00 AM

All around us, there are such sad stories to be told ! Those who rely in God as under the sun remain stoic facing them with courage ! A meaningful poem, Anil brother

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/5/2022 8:32:00 PM

Wow! Powerful verse. How grateful I am, for others have it so much worse. Knowing why and how does not make such tragedy sit well in the heart. God grieves with us I believe. Great poetry! You get a Fav!

Anil Deo
Date: 6/6/2022 7:12:00 AM

Father DeMino, we write with equal rights, and we shall go on LORD willing. Your presence is vital here on PS. I am leaving a record day by day, in case the mission field is fatal to mortal life. Shalom shalom. When done, we're done

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 6/5/2022 4:29:00 PM

Enjoyed.I could see it's soft radiant light even as it held despair.Often I look at old abandoned houses and imagine small children running along the rough dusty boards of its flooring.Really enjoyed what you painted with your words.

Anil Deo
Date: 6/6/2022 7:10:00 AM

Hello Vickey, your kind comment is much appreciated. Shalom shalom

Bill Baker

Date: 6/5/2022 11:05:00 AM

Very sad Anil. thanks for sharing, Bill

Anil Deo
Date: 6/6/2022 7:09:00 AM

ThanX coach Bill, all your recent visits encourage as Hebrews 10 directs true believers to do: iron sharpening iron. Shalom shalom