Staircase

The enclosed porch framed a weather-beaten door. The door was slightly opened when I knocked on it. I slowly set foot inside the musty dark drawing room; little light shown through from the stained-glass window. I reach and slowly move my fingers over the flower rosette carved into the old elegant red oak staircase railing. I do walk up the stairs to see the same as on the door frames. Passing through in the nostalgic silence of the empty house I could hear the echo whispers of life of its past. 4/8/2023 Writing Challenge - 'S' Words, Poetry Contest 10. staircase Sponsored by: Constance La France
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Deschler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 5:09 PM
Oh, how I wish I owned a grand home such as this... Your poem takes me there... It is exquisite, Eve, so rich in detail...
Baker Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM
The quality of hand carved furniture is all but a thing of the past. Your staircase is both beautiful and alluring. The imagery was enjoyable, Eve. Bill
Peck Avatar
April 14, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Oh Eve, I just read your poem. It's beautiful! I just love it! So full of imagery, I went up the staircase with you. Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Beautiful imagery Eve. Congratulations on your win! :)
Poet Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Congratulations, Eve. Your wonderful poetry left a comforting impression on me. Your win is largely deserved.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. I enjoyed this one. Have a blessed day writing away.............
La France Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Eve, thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Andresen Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM
- An echo of the past...lovely written, Eve :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 1:24 AM
That was perfectly full of imagery. Well done. Best for a win.
Gayagay Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 9:52 PM
What a vivid scene you "painted" in this poem. Love it. Best regards, Eve.
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