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I'm A Forgotten Home --- POTD ---

Once our home was filled with love,
from God up above.
My kitchen had delicious foods cooking away,
as children played near by.
Many family and dear friends,
laughed and loved in my rooms of old.
One by one they went away,
all promising to come back someday. 
My once pretty garden is now all weeds,
even the birds will not come near.
I'm A Forgotten Home,
I once was filled with love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Congrats on POTD!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
"Thank You" for your, Congratulation. I enjoyed writing this one. It was a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. This Is Not A True Story. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you had a great trip but are now back home. Missed You... Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
M  Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:26 AM
An amazing ,heartfelt , sad write Paula. Very belated Congratulations on this very worthy POTD! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
April 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
"Thank You" for your, Very belated Congratulation. You are never late, right on time. Glad you found this to be, An amazing/heartfelt/sad write. I enjoyed writing this one. It was a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. This Is Not A True Story. It is a story about an old abandon house. Yes, that is sad. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Goldsmith Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
"4 Place" "I'm A Forgotten Home" ~ Date Written:4/2/2026 ~ Written by Human Poet....... 4/3/2026 Poem of the Day (POTD)
Empress Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Its a very touching poem, i feel the emotional layers of this. Congratulations on potd, and also for your placement in the contest. Thank you for supporting. Sending you light always
Goldsmith Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Thank You" for your, Congratulation. Glad you found this to be, a very touching poem. I enjoyed writing this one for your wonderful contest. Thanks for my placement/for having the contest. It was a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. This Is Not A True Story. It is a story about an old abandon house. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Radice Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
You write beautifully Paula about that poignant time a home becomes a house. Belated congratulations on your POTD Cheers - Gary
Goldsmith Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Thank You, for your kind words. Also "Thank You" for Your Belated Congratulation. It is Never toooooo late to say, Congratulation. It was a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Always great to see you here. This Is Not A True Story. It is just a story about an old abandon house. Cheers to you... Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
George Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Many can relate to this. Now my home is in the same condition as yours with the death of my parents. The weed grown compound and ill maintained homestead send feelings of pain and nostalgia. Congratulations on your POTD
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Now days later, still with a WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. Always great to see you here. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Dietrich Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Back with congrats on the POTD. Way to go
Goldsmith Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Belated Congratulation. Always great to see you back here. Thanks for coming back to read this one again. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Wolf Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A belated congratulations to you, Paula, on POTD. ~ Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Belated Congratulation. Always great to see you here. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Old houses seems so sad. Glad you enjoyed reading. As a rule, I do Not write sad. The title got to me. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Buhagiar Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 4:28 AM
First of all, congratulations on your POTD. Your poem is a tad sad. Pity it was left to rot. Still a great poem.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:25 AM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, Still a great poem. Yes, it is a tad sad. As a rule, I do Not write sad. The title got to me. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Treacher Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Such a clever shift here from 'our' to the singular in this story. Well done on POTD. Everyone reading this is hoping the house finds a new family!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:19 AM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, Well done. I really enjoyed writing this one. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away............
Alhemaidy Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Wonderful deep and simple nice read! Congratulations to you on POTD dear lovely friendly poetess! Have a nice weekend ~ AA
Goldsmith Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:16 AM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers.  Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, Wonderful deep and simple nice read. I really enjoyed writing this one. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away............
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
4/3/2026 Poem of the Day (POTD) ~ "I'm A Forgotten Home" Date Written:4/2/2026 ~ Written by Human Poet.............
Winter Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Dear Paula, congratulations on POTD! I felt the sadness in your poem. Best, Anne
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Old houses seems so sad. Glad you enjoyed reading. As a rule, I do Not write sad. The title got to me. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Parker Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Lovely and worthy, Paula (as always). :o))
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, Lovely and worthy. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Nicole Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Such tender and heartfelt thoughts, Paula. Love remains, in soft moments and memories... even in a garden of the forgotten. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, Such tender and heartfelt thoughts. Yes, a house is filled with many moments/memories. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away...........
Greenhough Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It's meaningful words for a house filled with memories. Your eloquent tribute remind all of us of the now desolate empty rooms. A terrific poem of love. Congratulations on POTD.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, A terrific poem of love. Yes, a house is filled with many memories. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away...........
Trestrail Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I felt a deep sadness reading this especially the last two lines. It’s very honest and relatable but know God hasn’t forgotten you nor have we. Keep well and congrats on POTD. God bless, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you enjoyed reading. As a rule, I do Not write sad. The title got to me. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
La France Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Paula, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, wonderfully penned. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Hello Paula, Oh congratulation on your POTD. Yes it sounds like you were forgotten. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Hello m Paula, OI want to wish You a Happy Easter. I hope you had a blessed day. Hugs. /Darlene/
Goldsmith Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
I am so glad you enjoyed reading this poem. I am very happy when my readers enjoy my work. Have a Blessed Day/Weekend............
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Hello Paula, This was a very special day for you. This poem does not matter if this poem was true or not. It got POTD. You had a special day. I enjoyed to read this poem. Happy Easter. Hugs. /Darlene/
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you enjoyed reading. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Roper Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoyed reading. Great work
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you enjoyed reading. Also glad you found this to be, Great work. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Croft Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Congratulations on your POTD! There's always memories!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you enjoyed reading. Yes, there will always to memories. Hope they will be great ones. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Delegans Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Gone but not forgotten with a very worthy POTD honor! Nice job, Paula. Enjoyed your fantastic poem.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be a, Nice job. Enjoyed your fantastic poem. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Edmonds  Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
A lovely poem Paula, I’m sure a home is never forgotten, the love, happiness and memories made, will be remembered for always. Congratulations on having received the honour of Poem of the Day…Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be, A lovely poem. Great memories are the best kind to have. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
Narain Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Nice poem. Congrats on the potd.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be a, Nice poem. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
G  Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Wonderful poetic expression of contrasts Paula - congratulations on well deserved poem of the day x
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
WOW!! What a Wonderful Surprise/Huge Honor for this POTD. "Thank You" to Soup/to my Readers. Also "Thank You" for Your Congratulation. This Is Not True. It is a story about an old abandon house. Glad you found this to be a, Wonderful poetic expression of contrasts. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away.............
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