Ram Shackled To Ruin

To my left it stands weathered by seasons of time Memories so many, absorbed in it's walls Even a fire could not deny us of it's history Ones thinks of the efforts to save this once fine structure Now ram shackled to ruin, it brings tears to ones eyes Built just before the Civil War, it hid many a lost soul Many a storm caressed her wooden frame Whilst sheltering beasts remained safe from nature's anger Summertime's were so joyous with barn dances Even weddings were celebrated within these walls Sadly economics became it's downfall My great grandfathers red barn, a shadow of it's former As you travel through the mid west There are many eyes like mine, viewing and sharing similar memories
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations on your win James in Rick's contest. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 7:21 PM
beautiful entry James, congrats on your HM in the contest
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 4:58 PM
This is wonderful, James. A poem very deserving of being part of this amazing winners' list. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Sadly economics became it's downfall My great grandfathers red barn, a shadow of it's former. Yes sadly likewise, these economic hard time are forcing people to omit a lot of home improvments. Congratulations, James on your worthy poem's honor. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 6:15 AM
Congrats James on your HM in Rick's contest with this elegant write and win ... enjoy your special honor today with luv and happy holidays to u and your family James..
Mehta Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Red barn, James
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December 10, 2010 at 11:33 PM
It's a shame these barns are falling to ruin because of our hard financial struggles, James. Very moving poem. Congratulations on your placement in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn
Fox Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Yes James this caught me out a bit "ram shackle" is one word ramshackle !
Mehta Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 9:36 AM
of course it's not me hahahah, my name indicates many meanings in English and in Indian languages, James. Good luck in the contest,
Johnson Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Very nice James. I am sure it will do well in the contest. Joyce
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