Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Old Stonewall

The dust upon the old dirt road has settled
Very seldom now do footsteps fall
Most of what once was no longer lives here
All is gone except the old stone wall

Years ago when time was still an infant
Boulders yielded to the craftsman’s maul
Sweat and muscle, tools of its creation
Men 's mettle tested building this old wall

It stands here yet today in silent splendor
As if the march of ages to forestall
In concert with the beauty that surrounds it
Still running down the road, the old stone wall

11/12/2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Brian's "You Choose Again" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM Thank you Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM Congrats Bob on another great win for phenomenal poetry luv.. Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM Appreciate it Linda-Marie

Fabiyas M V November 15, 2011 at 6:22 AM It is nice,Bob.Congratulations on your win! Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:06 AM Thank you Fabiyas

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 15, 2011 at 6:08 AM Lovely Bob it reminds me of my Nans house outside is a sewage gas destrcutor lamp, it has been there forever and is still alight today even though lots of the houses have gone. Congratulations . I will have to think up a poem about that lamp. Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM Now that sounds interesting Mandy. You've got to write that poem.

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM This is really good, Bob. A well deserved win, Congratulations Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM Many thanks Andrea

Joyce Johnson November 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM Very nice Bob. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM Much appreciated Joyce

John Freeman November 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM Good to see your poem near the top, Bob. Congratulations on a worthy poem, Agape, Moses Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM Thank you John

Judy Ball November 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM You paint a beautiful picture here my friend. Stone walls and fences are really unique and quite beautiful. Loved it. God Bless, JB Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:09 AM Appreciate the kudos Judy. Thank you. Agree on the fences and walls

Michael J. Falotico November 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM ANd a big congrats to you also my friend... very good write you have penned here.... Michael Bob Quigley November 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM Thank you Michael

Poet Destroyer A November 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM bob,,, .. Enjoyed your poem~ Thank you for sharing. Have yourself a wonderful night.. Take care ;-) ..LINDA Bob Quigley November 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM Thank you Linda. Appreciate your comments.