The Lonely Barn On Greenpoint Road

A run-down barn nestled among low and gentle hills,

it adds natural charm to a breathtaking landscape.


On sunny mornings, it adorns itself with sunrays,

making the screeching ravens flee to a shady spot.


Its paint is peeling off due to an abandoned state,

it once echoed with the constant moos of cattle.


It can almost hear the tractors heading for the harvest,

emitting fumes to disperse the wildflowers' strong aroma.


Mockingbirds are too annoyed to welcome another crisp morning

with their thrilling notes that can make the radiant air so festive.     


Cowboys riding on fast horses gave life to these fileds, once tallgrass prairies...

even they have left these lands where buffalos, elks and coyotes freely roamed.  


Driving back home, dusk changes the color of fields, clouds, hills and sky...

shadows invade the lonely barn on Greenpoint Road followed by many stars.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrew in Rick's contest. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 6:49 AM
Many congratulations on your win Andrew in Rick's fine contest with this image laiden poem >> James
Roberts Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM
wonderful entry, congrats on your win in the contest
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 4:54 PM
wow, your winning poem is filled with wonderful imagery. Andrew. Leave it to YOU! Congrats in the red barn contest. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 10:07 AM
It can almost hear the tractors heading for the harvest. This reminds me of the old popping Johny, Andrew when I was a kid. Congratulations on a worthy poem's honor. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Congrats Andrew on your winning poem in Rick's contest with this elegant write and win my friend.. enjoy another sweet victory with luv..
Mehta Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Red Barn
Devonshire Avatar
December 10, 2010 at 11:31 PM
The descriptions are so vivid, Andrew. Congratulations on your placement in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 10:20 AM
sounds pretty...thanks for the journey with you!
Mehta Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 9:02 AM
You have created a very nice picture with nice imagery, Andrew
Roberts Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 7:56 AM
beautiful visual, much enjoyed your work this morning
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