Stark, warm and welcoming
upon high meadow
bright mountain horizon
silhouettes distant lonely house.
Dark entry hallway to kitchen
and back door’s gleaming skyline,
standing upon staircase
she waits, old, alight within misty shadows.
Words would serve only to depreciate her;
ancient eyes
tell a child’s eyes
of all the love, admiration unconditional.
Moments linger in silent recognition,
uncertain,
distant but strong
fading into brightness morning heralds dream’s end,
Years pass into maturity
sifting through newly found
family photos, old and faded.
A house and face of déjà vu.
Long dead and buried
before great grandson’s birth
still well met
and with love,
remembered.
Author notes
it's a true story!
A contest entry
- Tell me a story in 15 lines... by AutumnsFlame.
427 points, ended April 28, 2007, 25 entries
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Very cool poem, im sure our loved ones look after us.
Good luck in the contest
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Amazing!
Years pass into maturity when sifting through newly found
family photos, old and faded. A house and face remembered.
Wow, very heart felt my friend, thanks for sharing!
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YAY A POEM THAT'S GOOD!!!... Yes, I did like this, which I unfortunately haven't said to many people in my contest, and I usually don't even like freeverse. Good job!
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Just simply beautiful, a tender write carring a bit of reflection and certainly love. I truly enjoyed reading and it was certainly my pleasure!
~Tia
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awwww this was such a powerful poem and emotional as well..i really enjoyed reading this and the ending was very powerful and it flowed well keep writting your talented and good luck in the contest
XTashaX -
Nostalgia at its finest
A thousand stories told in photos, stained window glass, and knowing eyes. Beautiful to find these gifts in such simple things. I loved it! Best of luck in this contest.
~Pamela 
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"Words would serve only to depreciate her;
ancient eyes tell a child’s eyes of all the love, admiration unconditional."
Sighhh...a lovely, loving, contemplative & respectful penning, my Friend...Well done, Poet...Good luck in the contest, Sweetie...Work's startin' in a minute; have a great day...
Wanda
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How heartfel emotional write and such memories without ever meeting, sometimes those are the best stories told...excellent, good job!
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