There is a door set in the wall – it is closed
on each side it is flanked by a window, shut tight
the moss on the cement blocks leading to the door,
suggests that the steps have been there for awhile
how many times have the window panes been kissed by the rain
just when did the house fall silent
are there finger prints on the windows, of children looking out
If I knock, will someone come to the door
The house is so small and still, I can see right through to the back door.
just waiting for some kind of response .. I feel the house shift
it has been awhile, but it can still hear echos of its former lives
it sits silently aware that for a brief moment in time, someone came to visit
standing proud, it feels good, once more it served a purpose and was rewarded with a moment of appreciation.
Old homes, buildings, fences, cars, trucks, they are reminders that life is fragile, and fleeting, now more than any other time, is not the time to squander the joys of living, the true meaning of friendships, and genuine caring and understanding of the people, communities around us.
It is important to say “thank you” Everything that appears in front of you is all material for you to improve yourself whether its food, people or things. Learn to accept everything, whether it is something you like or not.
Perfect Liberty 2020.9
Oyashikiri
photos NickV.
Comments on: "9th. Abril" (22)
Very nice. Shibui.
thank you! waves across the many many miles
Stunning
Thanks Sheree! stay safe, be well…
Thanks and you too
Just the kinds of thoughts such a building provokes. Good photographs and excellent, timely, philosophy.
Good morning Derrick, greetings across the miles.. hugs to both of you.
X
What lovely words to go with your Thursday Doors post. If only buildings could talk and share the secrets with us of those you have ever lived there. So many stories, so much to learn.
thank you so much for dropping in… stay safe, be well…
The past is always present and there is always something to be learned from it. You’ve shared a good lesson and interesting photos.
Hi Eilene, hope you are now fully recovered and running around.. in place…=^_^=
LOL. Doing well with the knee. Did a 10-mile bike ride with hubby yesterday!
wow good on you, that is impressive.. nothing going to stop you!
But the new roof is only a year old on that place!
It used to be a family cottage (mom, dad, three kids would sleep there). Most likely made from a recycled garage trucked up from the city.
big hugs…
Very well done!!
Thank you so much… I appreciate your kind words..
Love the texture of these run down houses.
I agree, they have a charm that only aging can give them..in humans we call it character =^_^= waves a cheerful good morning..
Oh well I have character then haha
These are the buildings that make me wonder about their stories. What were they like when new? Who lived in them and what were their stories and dreams?
Happy Friday and stay well!
janet