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THIS OLD HOUSE

Posted by Biggus on January 30, 2012 - 11:43
from the ABC set PLACES

This old house
With faded papered walls
And paint flaked and chipped
Rooms full of drafts
And murky shadowed light
Smelling of decay and neglect
And life long absence
The house needed something
No the house wanted something
Amidst the cobwebs of yesterday
And the promise of tomorrow
The house wanted to be a home

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skinner_jennifer | January 30, 2012 - 12:24

I liked this Paul,
reminded me of a house I once lived in, that was
owned by an old man who lived alone and died in
the house, it was so neglected, then my dad did
it up and hey presto! it was a family home, some
great memories from that house.

Thanks for stirring those memories.

Jenny.

Biggus | January 30, 2012 - 12:33

Thanks Jenny

Stan | January 30, 2012 - 12:53

Yes... a mellow and thoughtful piece.

Biggus | January 30, 2012 - 13:35

Thanks Stan