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My Dream Home

My dream home, is far from being a perfect place the garden is full of weeds and it has no grace Curb appeal in fact it’s sorely lacking Still there’s something here extremely attracting. Yes it is true the porch paint is peeling above cobwebs cling to a rosette on the ceiling Still my mind it can only see perfection because to this place I feel a connection Overgrown ferns poke up through the floor as I navigate my way to the front door The hinges moan I can hear them speak Like my old bones they groan and they creak Audible whispers, I strain to hear what is said “Don’t you desire more, than a roof over your head? Climb my staircase, please make me brand new I’ll be more than a building I’ll be perfect for you.” I gaze through a broken window down to the street There are stories to be written and people to meet So yes this old house, I’ll make her my home She wasn’t meant to be neglected and left all alone. Inspired by Constance La France and written for her Decaying House Poetry Contest. July 15, 2020

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 5/13/2023 11:15:00 PM

It sounds like your house holds history. It has a vintage feel about it. I think this poem would be nice to illustrate. It must have smells that tell stories of meals cooked, perfumed nights out, secrets told, tears shed, fights fought and forgiven. A house yes, but to you a home that seems happy to love you back. I will go to bed tonight thinking of this poem. :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 5/16/2023 3:21:00 PM

I simply loved this poem. My dad's was flipped after he died, it did have some history and memories, not a lot. Now it's gone. Bittersweet. I bought a house that had been flipped too, no memories of anything. Because of that, I was delighted to find yours. It was a feel good one about a home I think would have been nice to grow up in.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:09:00 PM

Thanks for giving my poem a read and for your thoughtful response.??

Michael Tor

Date: 11/1/2020 2:49:00 AM

Always something to repair or attend too when you have a home Richard, this piece reminded me of what I need to get done to my home. Love how you wrote this. Stay well my friend...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:09:00 PM

Thanks so much.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/18/2020 4:12:00 PM

A beautiful write, Richard. I've always heard that a man's home is his castle. Have a great night :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:09:00 PM

Thanks Angela.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/28/2020 10:52:00 AM

This house was looking for you all along, and you found each other and promised that you would make her perfect, with love and peace and faith, everything that a good home has - This poem is a fave for me and a winner for the contest. You have probably won already! Beautiful Rick, Hugs and Blessings, Jenn.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:10:00 PM

Thanks Jen.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/5/2020 6:01:00 PM

G’day Richard … a house and a home are two different things. A home is where we feel security and comfort no matter what, but always threaten to improve it. I truly did enjoy your poem Richard - Lindsay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/26/2020 6:22:00 AM

Beautifully penned

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:11:00 PM

Thanks.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/16/2020 12:15:00 PM

Richard, Very nice Dream Home. They are much more than a roof and four walls when you fill them with memories. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:11:00 PM

Thanks.

Silent One

Date: 8/16/2020 5:24:00 AM

Hope you are well my friend...

Silent One
Date: 8/16/2020 7:12:00 AM

Maybe you could write about your secret sanctuary..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/16/2020 7:05:00 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful visit. All is well, I just haven’t been inspired of late.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/31/2020 7:58:00 PM

Glad to be back and read this gem, gosh you speak (write) for so many of us, funny thing when i think of a house, it is childhood that comes to mind, and your poem indeed does the same.....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2023 1:12:00 PM

Late reply. Thanks Harry.

Frances Byrne

Date: 7/28/2020 8:20:00 AM

Hi Richard, Great description of this house (home?) and emotional connection. Lovely. Look after yourself. Frances

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/28/2020 11:04:00 AM

Thanks Frances. Blessings Richard.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/27/2020 6:35:00 PM

Back with congrats buddy! Well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/28/2020 11:05:00 AM

Thanks my friend.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/27/2020 4:57:00 AM

Your soothing muse leaves a splendid impact Richard. How beautiful it would be to revive decayed places and souls like this. Congratulations on your win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2020 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Aditi.

Silent One

Date: 7/26/2020 7:33:00 AM

Our homes are not supposed to be neglected, just like our flower gardens.. Great poem Richard...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2020 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Silent.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/26/2020 7:30:00 AM

Perfect! Splendid writing! Oh if I could just seal my old bones, and plaster and paint its ancient covering...! Oh well, we do what we can do. I still like bringing quality, neglected wood back to life. There is youth and dreams left behind in every vein of growing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2020 7:30:00 AM

Thanks Joe. ;0)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/26/2020 7:25:00 AM

- That's exactly how we love it, Richard - A touching and beautiful poem ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2020 2:59:00 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind visit.

Constance La France

Date: 7/25/2020 9:37:00 AM

Richard, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this wonderful write _Constance

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/24/2020 5:55:00 AM

Beautiful, Richard. I've often gazed at homes in disrepair while on drives and wondered what stories they have to tell. This is such a sweet nostalgic write. Blessings

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/22/2020 8:12:00 AM

Hi Richard, another golden write from your golden pen. The imagery sings in this wonderful write, so easily the visions come to the mind. I shall eave my home one way, that is feet first. The home can come to mean so much too us. Once again you have written a winner my friend. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Blessings....Mike.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/21/2020 9:24:00 PM

Well written Richard!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/19/2020 3:59:00 PM

Dropping back to say many congratulations on your win Rick:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/19/2020 3:01:00 PM

This is such a sweet poem - finding a connection to a home that you are thinking of buying is very important - - I love your last line 'She wasn't meant to be neglected and left all alone' Good luck in the contest Rick - I think you have a winner here. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 7/18/2020 1:43:00 AM

Home is where the heart is! a 125 year old house in India where I spent my childhood has a similar appeal to me, despite its shambolic state. We don’t own it anymore but I knocked on the door and went inside to revisit my childhood! Great write!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2020 8:49:00 PM

Seeing this one again, I realize how really wonderful it is. A fave (and thanks for pointing out the typo for me in mine)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/17/2020 10:19:00 PM

Glad to help.;0)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/17/2020 8:56:00 AM

Thanks all, I am on my way to visit. ;0)