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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.

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James Inman

Date: 8/12/2015 7:24:00 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.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/3/2014 2:08:00 PM

Congratulations on winning whatever contest it was you won. I was very touched by this simple piece so full of emotion.

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/23/2014 10:05:00 PM

Very nice win, congrats!!!

Skat A

Date: 5/23/2014 9:19:00 PM

sweet win Andrea....SKAT

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/20/2014 1:04:00 AM

It's a nice take on the theme of the contest. Congrats on the win, Andrea

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2014 4:07:00 PM

Lovely memories...but you too can keep them alive for as long as you can. congrats on your win. // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/19/2014 3:52:00 PM

congrats on your win Andrea...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/19/2014 9:00:00 AM

what a nostalgic piece to read, andie... what a joyfull piece to read with a strong ending... big cheers on your win!.. huggs

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/19/2014 6:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Andrea!!!! ...:O))

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/18/2014 7:39:00 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!

Daver Austin

Date: 5/16/2014 10:37:00 AM

A very plain setting, but in memory these scenes are often most dear. Love, daver

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/14/2014 6:11:00 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.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 5/14/2014 5:06:00 AM

Lovely memories. By sharing them, you have avoided their burial. This etheree is a perfect painting of Americana.

Joseph May

Date: 5/13/2014 9:05:00 PM

Beautiful write Andrea...hugs

Darren Watson

Date: 5/13/2014 10:03:00 AM

You just shared your memories , They will live on . Lovely poem though.

Matthew Anish

Date: 5/13/2014 9:03:00 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

Len Gasun

Date: 5/13/2014 1:54:00 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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/12/2014 2:08:00 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.

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/12/2014 10:13:00 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))))

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/12/2014 9:35:00 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 !!

Brooke Dylan

Date: 5/12/2014 8:48:00 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

Jake Ponce

Date: 5/11/2014 7:27:00 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.

Robert Johnson

Date: 5/11/2014 6:44:00 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.

Jack Horne

Date: 5/11/2014 5:27:00 PM

beautiful but sad, my friend. THanks - loved the contest : )

Jan Allison

Date: 5/11/2014 5:20:00 PM

beautifully created etheree wonderful images formed in my mind. hugs jan xx