I have always had a fascination with old houses, especially abandoned ones. My heart always feels so heavy at the sight of each one I come across, seeing that there is usually no hope for it, always seeing the potential but knowing I would never have the funds to restore it (or the husband who would even be willing to live there, especially if the house is out in the middle of no where, like most of them are!).
So with that being said I would like to share a poem with you.
I hope you like it as much as I do.
I am going to share it with you twice, but with two different houses.
OLD HOUSE
I pass you by, Old House, each day,
With barely more than a glance your way. (which we know is NOT true!)
But today, it seemed, you beckoned me,
Willing me to come and see,
In my mind's eye, the things you've been:
Shelter, Warmth, a home, a friend,
To families-how many?-who've left you here,
Beside the road, empty and bare.
What truths, Old House, would you have me know,
As down this road of life I go?
When I am old, with uses few,
Will I be loved, or left like you,
Beside the way, lonely, alone,
Just an Old House, no longer a home?
James D. Ritchie
February 1975
The above house is located near Hermann, Missouri. And as you can see it is for sale...it may just have another chance after all. Go ahead, make that call. :-)
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OLD HOUSE
I pass you by, Old House, each day,
With barely more than a glance your way.
But today, it seemed, you beckoned me,
Willing me to come and see,
In my mind's eye, the things you've been:
Shelter, Warmth, a home, a friend,
To families-how many?-who've left you here,
Beside the road, empty and bare.
What truths, Old House, would you have me know,
As down this road of life I go?
When I am old, with uses few,
Will I be loved, or left like you,
Beside the way, lonely, alone,
Just an Old House, no longer a home?
James D. Ritchie
February 1975
The above house in located in Marthasville, Missouri, a teeny tiny town near Washington, Missouri.
I don't want to leave you feeling down or hopeless so I will share a photo with you of a beautiful home that was not left beside the way, lonely and alone...
(the home is located in Augusta, Missouri)
and I want to share a few photos of the season's beauty with you. Enjoy and have a great day!
I am joining the following parties, please come join us...
SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY with Cindy at MY ROMANTIC HOME
PINK SATURDAY with Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND
AMAZE ME MONDAY with Cindy at DWELLINGS
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME with Maria Elena at OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
INSPIRE ME TUESDAY with Marty at A STROLL THRU LIFE
WE CALL IT OLDE with Dawn at WE CALL IT JUNKIN
WHAT'S IT WEDNESDAY with Patti at IVY AND ELEPHANTS
HOME with Sandi at ROSE CHINTZ COTTAGE
TREASURE HUNT THURSDAY with Pamela at FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS
HOME AND GARDEN THURSDAY with Kathy at A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
HOME SWEET HOME with Sherry at THE CHARM OF HOME