These Red Brick Walls

These red brick walls have stood for nearly 100 years,
they have seen and absorbed happiness and tears,
if these walls could talk, just imagine what they could say,
a lifetime of cherished memories have not faded away.

I wonder, if 100 years from now, will I still be around,
maybe a part of my secrets will be waiting to be found,
my written words are embedded in the room where I slept,
all of those midnight thoughts and dreams will be here kept.

The window that brought new inspirations into my soul,
and the closed door that opened to my heart's empty hole,
from the wooden boards of the floor and up to the ceiling,
these walls of red bricks hold secrets that need revealing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nehls Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 6:48 AM
Hi, Kelly. Very nice poem with so much to be imagined. There are many stories that could be told behind the walls of the walls of the old homes that have absorbed thoughts and feelings that we can only imagine. But as writers we may have the ability to bring those stories to light. You are a fine writer and I enjoy reading your poetry.... Robert.
Deschler Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 1:03 PM
I think it is fun to tell a story and leave some things hidden so that the reader can imagine and draw their own conclusions... I do appreciate your wonderful comments, Robert. Thank you so much. I'm so glad that you are enjoying my work!
Yvonne Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Having read the companion piece first. I see a maturing of thought in the second piece. The poet in the walls is not as seductive. Which makes sense since you just met. heehee. They are perfect companion pieces. I will keep my eyes in case there are more on the way. Also a very belated congratulations on your past win. I wasn't here then or I would of showed up sooner.
Deschler Avatar
October 10, 2014 at 1:03 AM
Thank you once again for your wonderful comments, Maurice. I'm so glad that you enjoyed both of these poems!.... I am not sure if there will be more chapters to this story, but you never know...
Vaso Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 9:42 PM
I will now call you "The Lady in Red" beautiful!!
Deschler Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting on both of my poems. I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Arthur.... And, you can call me anything you like... lol :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Congratulations Kelly. I love this poem.
Deschler Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Thank you, Brenda. I'm happy that you enjoyed this poem!
Gibson Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Well done, Kelly. Congrats.
Deschler Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Thank you for the kind congrats, Faye!
Nance Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 8:18 PM
Glad to see this one on the winners list :) Grats
Deschler Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Thank you for the kind congrats, Casarah :)
A   Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Congratulations, KELLY , 'thank you for supporting my contest... Stop by my latest blog, if you'd like... Sending hugs to all. <3 LINDA
J.T. Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 1:03 PM
I enjoyed this write. Thanks for sharing
Deschler Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Thank you for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Bordner Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 1:37 AM
I like your red revelations Kelly. Bricks are so beautiful and strong, like many of our secrets and truths. I wouldn't mind dying along a brick wall. J.A.B.
Deschler Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 8:57 PM
Yes, they are Justin. I moved into this brick house about 10 years ago, and I have felt a sense of protection and strength ever since then. And as far as I know, I will probably die inside these brick walls, one day.... Thank you for your beautiful comments, Justin. I appreciate it very much!
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 5:51 PM
I think I may have seen this one before, but just stopping by again. I really like it.
Duggan Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Lovely poem Kelly, sometimes I get the feeling when I walk pass some buildings that old or even older I often wonder what went on behind those walls all those secrets, only the walls, floor and ceiling knew what went on, great read, take care............Vera............
Deschler Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 12:50 AM
Thank you for the great comments, Vera. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem.... I do believe that all houses are "haunted" by the things that have happened there over the years. If those walls could tell me their secrets, I think that I would sit and listen all day long....
Ryerson Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 3:35 PM
'Enchanting' is the only word I can come up with here...Every line is a true gem. Straight to my favs - Tim
Deschler Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Tim. They meant a lot to me! And I really do appreciate the fav!
Merritt Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 2:39 PM
A phrase comes to mind : The ghost of immortality. I think that since we are really only passing through, we seek to be remembered, each in our own small ways contributing to leaving evidence of our sojourn. If only ancient walls could talk ! Kelly, this is vibrant and very well may become part of your own little corner in literary heaven. I love it !
Deschler Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 2:45 PM
I agree with you, Keith. We are only here for a short time, and we want it known that we did live. Perhaps our lives were meant for an important reason, and not to be forgotten.... Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Keith. They really meant a lot to me!
Kearley Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 1:09 AM
Secrets that need revealing hey... Very nice. :o) Thank you for your kind comments on my poems. I found myself reading over some of your older writes, and noticed that I already commented on a few of them.
Deschler Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:52 AM
You're welcome, Dan. Thank you for the kind comments, as well.... I also remember commenting on some of your older poems a while back....
Lamoureux Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 10:56 AM
I got caught up in your poem and forgot why I dropped by *lol*. I wanted to say thanks for hosting your contest, I enjoyed participating. I also enjoyed reading through and commenting on the winner's poems. Thanks for adding my poem to your list.
Deschler Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 1:19 AM
lol... That happens to me all the time!.... You are very welcome, Richard. Thank you very much for supporting my contest. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and the winning poems, as well!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 10:54 AM
I liked the melonchaly feel of this piece.
Nasir Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 7:26 PM
loved \!!!...reminded me of Emily dickinson's poems .. huge bulk was discovered aftr she passed while only few were published ...first 4 lines just touched my soul...BEAUTIFUL PIECE SERIOUSLY
Deschler Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Thank you so much for the lovely comments, Hina. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem!.... I recently discovered Emily Dickinson and have just begun to read her poetry. I can really relate to her.
Callus Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 4:21 AM
This is beautiful, Kelly; I am sure that many of us will relate to these lines. No doubt that the poetic spirit will cling to those walls and perhaps inspire others who in time will be lucky enough to 'share' your room. Most of all touched by the final stanza! // paul
Callus Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 2:41 AM
Hmm...looking forward to another sequel :)
Deschler Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 1:18 AM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Paul. I was inspired by them! So much so, that I may write a "sequel" to this poem, this time written from the future "muse's" perspective! ;)
Sathasivam Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 1:57 AM
Excellent. Interesting write. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
Deschler Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 1:23 AM
Thank you very much for the kind comments, Ravi!
Lindley Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 9:59 PM
A very thoughtful write cast forth with questioning how the heart endures and mends.. BBravooooo!!!!
Deschler Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 12:19 AM
Thank you for the nice comments, Robert. I appreciate it very much, my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 9:55 PM
a very interesting poem. Oh if walls could only talk, the secrets they would tell!!
Wilson Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 8:41 PM
A soulful question ..will some part of our essence be left behind? I really felt this poem Kelly..love, Deb
Deschler Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Thank you for the great comments, Deb. I appreciate it very much!
Kendrick Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Ahh!! It would be revealing for sure if walls could talk..Sara
Deschler Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 12:37 AM
I agree, Sara. I would love to listen to the walls speak of the history that they've seen!.... Thank you very much for the kind comments, as always!
Nance Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Great write my friend, if walls could talk!
Deschler Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 12:32 AM
Thank you very much, my friend.... If walls could talk, I think it would be an interesting conversation!
Christensen Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Great poem! I wonder too what might be left of us in 100 years, if anything. I like the feeling in your write, really suits the questions raised.
Deschler Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 12:15 AM
Thank you so much, Gry. I really appreciate your kind comments!
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