The House That Heard Us Once

Thee crumbling walls can’t hear my song, 
Though once they rang with joy and cries— 
Now silence stays the whole day long. 

My sisters’ love, both soft and strong, 
Lit up the dusk like fireflies. 
The crumbling walls can’t hear my song. 

My brothers helped me along, 
With quiet nods and whispered wise— 
Now silence stays the whole day long. 

Where roses bloomed and deer would throng, 
Now other homes and fences rise. 
The crumbling walls can’t hear my song. 

Back then, each room would hum with throng— 
Mom’s warmth, Dad’s calm, and lullabies. 
Now silence stays the whole day long. 

Yet memory’s roots still hold me strong, 
Though time and weather blur the ties. 
The crumbling walls can’t hear my song— 
Now silence stays the whole day long.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Volumes Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Enjoyed this so much Jay, memories are priceless
George Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I can so well relate to your feelings. Once the house was vibrant with sound, now it lies silent. The once strong walls are now crumbling.
Poet Avatar
June 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Charming poems, Jay, expressing a desire for the house to be revitalized.
Derden Avatar
June 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The yearning for the house to live again is palpable and so real. Nice work!
Andresen Avatar
June 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
- ... the time that once made many sounds ... gone forever ... a melaconic poem, Jay - hugs
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace