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~~~ My old homeplace was left to deteriorate A shambles of disarray showing it’s elderly state Porch and door gray and weary from the years Of wind and storm flailing their bitter beams Ferns grow haphazardly along the garden edge Whispers of disrepair shadowing the staircase Making everything appear dismal and worn Humbled house that was once my lovely home Vines cling to the roof and I see a rosette smiling Softly forming the illusion of charm along the gray Dingy boards that were once painted with a joy That filled up the site with pretty pictures of hope Melancholy broods as I peep through a window Losing my composure amid the apathy of chaos That was once my dream come true, my heart Singing songs of inspiration that has changed to Verses of disorder and dismay due to the decay Of this once happy place where I was raised ~~~ Decaying House Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France July 14, 2020

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Date: 7/27/2020 4:55:00 AM
Sad yet beautiful emotions for your place of memories Gina. Soulfully penned. Congratulations on your win. Much love :)
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Date: 7/25/2020 9:35:00 AM
Gina, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this wonderful write and I love your image too _Constance
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Date: 7/22/2020 6:34:00 AM
Lovely Gina! Touching and beautiful at the same time! Congrats on your win!!
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Date: 7/19/2020 4:09:00 PM
such a touching poem Regina - i have found it far better to hold on to the memories than to go back somewhere and be bitterly disappointed:-( many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/17/2020 3:09:00 AM
Beautiful job here my friend. bravo!
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Date: 7/16/2020 10:23:00 PM
A shock to the system when this happens. Bubbles burst. Reality check... But consider the Source! It comes from Above. Light and Joy, Gershon
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Date: 7/15/2020 1:21:00 AM
Dear Regina. You brought me to my home from long ago...Very soulfully writ! A fave...
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Date: 7/14/2020 8:00:00 PM
A beautiful, poignant write, Gina! GL in the contest...Blessings, Rhonda xx
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Date: 7/14/2020 9:54:00 AM
Regina, Very fine patina in this poem 'My Old Homeplace'. Used to encroach on such as kids wondering on the lives they knew in earlier years. -Richard
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