~Love Once Lived Here~


My friend and I was out for a walk
when we spotted an abandoned broken down shack.
We decided to continue on our journey but,
wanted to take a better look on our way back.

A little later as we were returning,
soon that old shack came into view.
We looked at the grounds around it,
certainly care and repair for it was due.

A child's swing was resting out back.
and the paint on the shack was peeling,
The windows were broken and curtains torn.
It's neglect and wear was truly revealing.

My friend and I decided to pause
and think about that old shack,
We wanted to give it a history, so
we turned time and pages back.

Perhaps a newly wed couple had
worked hard clearing out the land,
They were excited, planning their home
As they labored together hand in hand.

We knew love and a family
years ago must have lived here.
for broken toys were all about,
Things that children hold so dear.

We decided the family had moved on
to a bigger and better thing,
We hoped they had found all the
happiness that love,and life can bring.

© Shirley Oremland
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