Just Down the Road

It
was but
a dirt lane.
Berry bushes
skirted it. Beyond
were grandpa’s fields of grain.
Just down the road was the barn
and framed yellow house with white fence -
home to my mom’s parents, now dead, like
memories that too soon will be buried.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Inman Avatar
August 12, 2015 at 7:24 AM
Been going back to some of my favorite poets' earlier works and found this one that I really like. Shows a more contemplative you. I'm still looking for your quadruple!!! Where is it! You have sooo many. In answer to your question about my "Toddler's Dream" for MR's contest. It didn't place. I think she was looking for more train then fantasy?? As nice as it feels to be appreciated when you place. I love the contests for the challenge not winning. I'm not very competitive.
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations on winning whatever contest it was you won. I was very touched by this simple piece so full of emotion.
Lindley Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Very nice win, congrats!!!
A  Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 9:19 PM
sweet win Andrea....SKAT
Mehta Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 1:04 AM
It's a nice take on the theme of the contest. Congrats on the win, Andrea
Callus Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Lovely memories...but you too can keep them alive for as long as you can. congrats on your win. // paul
May Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 3:52 PM
congrats on your win Andrea...
Onclaud Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM
what a nostalgic piece to read, andie... what a joyfull piece to read with a strong ending... big cheers on your win!.. huggs
Torres Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win, Andrea!!!! ...:O))
Deschler Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 7:39 PM
A sad end to this poem. We hope to never lose our precious memories of home. But, something so simple as returning there can bring them right back to us. Your poem was very moving and quite beautiful, Andrea! Congrats on your win!
Austin Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM
A very plain setting, but in memory these scenes are often most dear. Love, daver
Thirtyseven Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 6:11 PM
Some how I don't think that you'll forget. Nice piece of poetry. You give us all the chance to live it, in our own way.
Sirak Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 5:06 AM
Lovely memories. By sharing them, you have avoided their burial. This etheree is a perfect painting of Americana.
May Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Beautiful write Andrea...hugs
Watson Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 10:03 AM
You just shared your memories , They will live on . Lovely poem though.
Anish Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:03 AM
You certainly are prolific! Speaking of memories I have a print of Salvador Dali's "The Persistence of Memory" hanging on my wall. Keep 'em coming! Peace and Love Matthew Anish
Gasun Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:54 AM
A beautiful heartfelt poem/etheree you've penned my dear friend Andrea. Thank you so much for sharing! Stopping by also to greet you a belated happy Mother's Day. Hope you did have a great time on this day! Sorry for the late greetings 'cuz I'm back home & so excited to spend more time with my mom. I'll b back soon to read more of your poem. love and big hugs, Leonora
Lamoureux Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 2:08 PM
will our words one day be read somewhere down the road? I enjoyed this contemplative piece. I often wonder if any of my poems will survive beyond me.
Torres Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Happy mother's day, Andrea!!! ~~I'm sorry that I didn't greet you yesterday~~ I so love the way you portray the theme here in your poem.. very unique and heartfelt!!! :O))))
Richards Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
We don't often see, or use this interesting form, and it is hard to make it feel emotion......but you have done a great job! Nice one, Andrea! And a big thanks for my placement in your quatern contest...I so pleased you liked it ! Thank you very much! Hope you had a good Mother's Day too !!
Dylan Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM
I love your style.... and the yellow house with white fence.. ahhhh home to your parents .. I hope you had a good Mothers day yesterday.. hugs Brooke
Ponce Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 7:27 PM
This took me to a hillside and I could see myself holding a photograph of my grandmum/dad in front of a farmhouse when they were still alive. Warm. Bittersweet. Nostalgic.
Johnson Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 6:44 PM
There's time enough to take a walk down that ole dirt lane. Where memories remind us of a time that seemed more sane. So when that gentle breeze blows in just join in the refrain. And sing away those solemn blues that cause bitter sweet pain. Have a nice sunday Andrea.
Horne Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:27 PM
beautiful but sad, my friend. THanks - loved the contest : )
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM
beautifully created etheree wonderful images formed in my mind. hugs jan xx
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