Over a century
Since this Cottage was built
By callused hands of well
Weathered men.
Residual whispers
Of love and laughter
Emits From each stone
That consoles me.
Lime mortar
Crumbles in places
Giving up preserved sea shells
Which came from
The sandy shore of the
Beach out front.
Pine sheeted doors
With crudely cut frames
And clattering sash windows -
Acquiesces the whistling
Wind to croon
Whilst the flames
In the hearth dance.
But I shall renew
What time has aged
Fossilizing this home
For another hundred years -
And adding to it my
Whisper.
Author notes
Option 3
A little of the passion i feel
about my home here in Donegal ireland.
we renovated it from old and brought it back
to be loved again.
Dolores (lady ireland)
In a list
A contest entry
- Options: Emotions by Veeolin.
525 points, ended June 25, 2008, 41 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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CONGRATULATIONS!
I'm so happy you scored the gold trophy for this beautiful poem!! I always knew you had the Midas touch!!! -
I like how the shells and stones and work of weather men
suggest the fossilization and stay against time
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Sugar upon the tongue. Nice write
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Wow!! This was fabulous I loved the imagery the great flow and the simple feel good of this piece
Not to metion the easy read font and great historical aspect. I love it I love it This one is definatly a winner
Many blessings
Delila
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wow. This is amazing. You definitley should win because you have an amazing way with words. The imagery that you put in this is amazing, and I feel like I could close my eyes let the sea of this poem take me away. Great luck in the contest.
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thousands of stones, framing the sea
Irish the sounds, slap shore happily
hundreds of years, grinding the toil
life time persistence, home beaten soil
rudolf
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Home is where the heart is...
...and you have a mighty grand heart!!! Such a breath-taking poem; one can feel the passion in your heart and soul for your family home. I'm glad you are the owner of this cottage, and happy that you earned yet another trophy!!! Congratulations Dolores, you deserve it and much more... Bless you and yours forever - Cyn
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mhm..I closed my eyes and had a good friend of mine read this aloud to me, it hit me as I watched this place in my mind go from old to new with tender loving care, oh such a wonderful, wonderful write...well done my Irish friend, Peace n' Love, J
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Beautiful
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Oh my Delores this is a breath taking piece, accompanied by a picture which sent my heart all a flutter....I can't wait to get to Ireland...one day. What a treat it must be to wake to this every morning, I am quite envious
Cathy
xxxxxx
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Dolores this is so pretty, the scenery to wake up to every morning would be a delight, with all the love it holds for you it will live on sturdy forever. Love, C
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There is no place better than where the heart is.
Such beauty and love shared here.
Thank you Dolores, I love getting to know my friends from afar.
Buddy
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Beautiful!!!!!!!!
this is just amazing!
that offer shall definatly be taken up lol
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lovely
a truly lovely poem...i certainly can't write such beautiful words about a home...beautiful...all of it and especiall the final words. -
forgot to add aplaud!!!so here they are
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This poem has to be the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long while. I love it. It is my dream to live in a home such as this, in Ireland. I love it. You are blessed to have this.
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Beautiful write.
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Beautiful last line and quite powerful too; really enjoyed the descriptions in this; nicely written, thank-you for the entry,
Ryan -
Warmth and compassion shared
I simply LOVE cottages, and the simplicity of life. And your cottage is beautifully restored to a place of the heart. Ah! Heavenly!
Thank you for once again stressing the importance of renovating our heritage and truly appreciate HOME on earth, even though it may be temporary.
Love
Myra
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EXCELLENT
A TRUELY BEAUTIFUL PIECE I CAN SEE HOW YOU LOVE YOUR COTTAGE -
This poem is beautifully written and filled with heart warming love for the special place that we call home. As I studied the picture and read your words, I fell in love with your home, the sea, and the many secrets and mysteries that are held within those walls of your house. I have not lived in a home as old as yours or one that obviously has had the love and care that your house has had. But I will tell you that I have those same feelings about my home here in WV. I wish you the best of luck in this contest...you deserve to do well! Carolyn
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Where in Dhun na nGall?
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Brings back memories
Thankyou this reminds me of when i went to england. even though it is ireland it is still simmilar, thankyou again!
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