Constance La France Poet Verse

This Old Building

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home for me is in an
old building
that is quite drafty 
with floors crooked
but it has huge rooms
that one seldom gets these days
oh, all the windows stick
but have flower window boxes
and there are some strange creaks
and groans in the quiet of night
still, I love my apartment
in this old building
for it is full of character
and I call it home

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March 25, 2021


Poetry/Verse/this old building
Copyright Protected, ID 03-1341-547-25
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France 

Submitted to the Standard contest, All Yours (Mar 26)
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 03/26/2021

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Rico Leffanta March 25, 2021 at 11:53 AM A good reminder that beauty is fleeting whilst familiarity is always welcomed! Aloha! Rico Constance La France March 26, 2021 at 9:31 AM Rico, there is something I love about anything old, thanks for visiting, appreciate _Constance

Howard Kerr March 25, 2021 at 10:37 AM Hello Constance, A timeless classic about a dwelling that evokes deep feelings. Excellent work in every sense. Thanks for selecting Blind Eye Catcher in recent Haiku contest. It is always appreciated Howard Constance La France March 26, 2021 at 9:32 AM Howard, thank you for your comment, and compliment and you are welcome on your win _Constance

Caren Krutsinger March 25, 2021 at 12:34 AM There is nothing like a creaky old place with character; those sounds make it special! Nicely penned. Constance La France March 25, 2021 at 2:11 AM Caren, thanks for the compliment, once you get used to the creaks and groans all is well _Constance

L Milton Hankins March 24, 2021 at 8:31 PM Simply beautiful, Constance. And, I could see your apartment in my mind's eye. It is cozy and full of your treasures. Nice job. I once lived in an apartment like that. A FAV, to be sure! Constance La France March 25, 2021 at 2:12 AM Milt, thank you for the compliment and FAV, my apartment is exactly like you describe _Constance

J. Summers March 24, 2021 at 6:38 PM I guess home is where the heart is. Much enjoyed. John Constance La France March 25, 2021 at 2:15 AM John, thanks for visiting, you said it, I could make even a dump cozy, my sister says I create nests, even once when I was in the hospital for 6 months, I created a nest behind the closed curtains of my ward room, it was home away from home _Constance

JC Brul March 24, 2021 at 4:17 PM There is so much truth in this poem..A home is a home regardless of appearance..What matters most is the soul within that defines it. Constance La France March 24, 2021 at 4:34 PM JCB, thank you for visiting my poem and for the comment, yes I agree the soul of a building is everything _Constance

Carolyn Devonshire March 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM The large rooms must be wonderful and there is a special charm in older buildings. A lovely description of your home! Best wishes in Brian's contest. Hugs, Carolyn Constance La France March 24, 2021 at 4:36 PM Carolyn, thank for the comment, compliment and visit, oh yes, I do love the huge rooms, I have filled my apartment with things I love, hanging art is a tricky job though with the crooked aspect to consider, one needs to get creative, hugs _Constance