The Old Home Place
A visit back.21 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Wonderfully atmospheric post, Beth! You've skilfully complemented the picture with your cinquain, bringing the past into sharp, haunting focus with the present. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Wonderfully atmospheric post, Beth! You've skilfully complemented the picture with your cinquain, bringing the past into sharp, haunting focus with the present. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 05-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Thank you Debbie. I'm pleased you liked my cinquain. I'm also pleased it actually won.
Beth
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Well done!
Comment from Begin Again
Good one, Beth! I have seen these old homes sitting, neglecting and have asked myself I wonder what stories were left behind, what memories forgotten amidst the cobwebs and empty rooms. Perfect!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Good one, Beth! I have seen these old homes sitting, neglecting and have asked myself I wonder what stories were left behind, what memories forgotten amidst the cobwebs and empty rooms. Perfect!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 05-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Thank you Carol. If houses could only talk. I'm sure they would all have a lot to say. Thanks for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
I like how you told a story with your cinquain poem. I could sense that feeling of returning to a childhood home which is now empty and silent but the memories remain like "silent specters". Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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I like how you told a story with your cinquain poem. I could sense that feeling of returning to a childhood home which is now empty and silent but the memories remain like "silent specters". Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Thank you Helen. I could go back to the land but my actual home is only in my memory. The highway took the one we built back.
Beth
Comment from Dr. Nad
This is a somewhat spooky looking house but I'm sure it was a great place to grow up and carried many happy memories for some family. The presentation was very good and the premise is perfect. Nothing is ever the same when you go back. Someone has said you can never go back home. It's always a mixed bag when we do. The joy of reliving some memories and once again facing that specific space is wonderful. The sadness of realizing some of those that used to occupy that space have transitioned to another world.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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This is a somewhat spooky looking house but I'm sure it was a great place to grow up and carried many happy memories for some family. The presentation was very good and the premise is perfect. Nothing is ever the same when you go back. Someone has said you can never go back home. It's always a mixed bag when we do. The joy of reliving some memories and once again facing that specific space is wonderful. The sadness of realizing some of those that used to occupy that space have transitioned to another world.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the review and comments om cinquain. Yes the house is spooky. It is from google images. My original home was destroyed by the tornado and the one built back was takent by the highway. I can't really return to my childhood home except in memory.
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You're most welcome Beth, have a great week.
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent cinquain for the contest. The presentation is excellent with a very well chosen image to support youre meaningful words. You have conveyed an eerie quality which makes the poem very vivid. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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An excellent cinquain for the contest. The presentation is excellent with a very well chosen image to support youre meaningful words. You have conveyed an eerie quality which makes the poem very vivid. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you Wendy. I please you liked this one. I appreciate your comments.
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The ghosts of the past haunt those abandoned homes that were once filled with merriment, time passes and the past is often forgotten. A fine post for the contest Beth, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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The ghosts of the past haunt those abandoned homes that were once filled with merriment, time passes and the past is often forgotten. A fine post for the contest Beth, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. I appreciate the review. I was surprised when this one won.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
This was a bittersweet cinquain. I remember holding back tears the final time I looked upon my childhood home. I'm glad you are writing out interesting tales of your childhood. Thank you for posting.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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This was a bittersweet cinquain. I remember holding back tears the final time I looked upon my childhood home. I'm glad you are writing out interesting tales of your childhood. Thank you for posting.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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Thank you Jim. This wasn't relaly my home. The first house was destroyed by a tornado when I was ten. My my mom and dad build and a new house after I left and the 2nd house was so an moved so I really can't go home again.
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Glad you weren't hurt. We just had a mild hurricane visit us.
Comment from Nicki.B
This a great entry for the Cinquain poetry contest.
The imagery captures the message of the poem beautifully. So much said in so little words. I like how you've put it that memories hover like silent spector lost, such beautiful words...well done
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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This a great entry for the Cinquain poetry contest.
The imagery captures the message of the poem beautifully. So much said in so little words. I like how you've put it that memories hover like silent spector lost, such beautiful words...well done
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you Nicki. I really appreciate the review and comment. I was surprised when this actually won.
Beth
Comment from RodG
A well-chosen image to illustrate this Cinquain. As I read your poem aloud, I could easily visualize those empty rooms. I especially like your comparison of memories to hovering silent specters. Rod
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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A well-chosen image to illustrate this Cinquain. As I read your poem aloud, I could easily visualize those empty rooms. I especially like your comparison of memories to hovering silent specters. Rod
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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Thank you Rod. I appreciate you comments. Thanks for reviewing.
Beth
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the Cinquain Poetry contest. This was a hauntingly beautiful poem. I love the artwork you chose and the background color for your presentation. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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An excellent entry for the Cinquain Poetry contest. This was a hauntingly beautiful poem. I love the artwork you chose and the background color for your presentation. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2024
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Thank you Marilyn. I"m gla you liked this slightly eeire poem.
Beth