A forgotten home along the Palouse inspired me to think of my Grama and her sisters and of the many truths to be found if we just listen
Forgotten
Memories fade to sepia
Ida, Elva, Grace and Bea
Laughter rang, now silence looms
Ida, Elva, Grace and Bea
Unlock the past, learn to be free
Ida, Elva, Grace and Bea
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Always saddens me to see abandoned homesteads. 😕
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There are so many on the Palouse
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Living in the country like we do, there’s plenty around us as well. For that matter, our house was one of them. Nobody had lived in it for years til we bought it. Sad, to think that at one time they were vibrant, bustling homes with kids and families, then just given up to the elements. Make for fantastic photo ops though.
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Yes those memories are so mysterious! Your home must be very special
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Not sure what anyone else thinks of it, but we love it. I think most of our friends thought we were crazy to take on an old place, remodeling, and a farm. But, I wouldn’t live in town anymore. I’d be claustrophobic at this point. 😃
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It is amazing living out in the country! I am sure it is amazing
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I love it, and I grew up in the city. But once I met my wife, then started going to her dads farm, I fell in love. As soon as we could, we started looking for a place. This was it.
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That is really cool! I grew up in a city, not that big but larger and my mom grew up in a town of about 800. So now we live up the road from that cute town! I love country life.
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I do too. 😃
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🙂
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That is a lovely poem.
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Thanks
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Once probably a busy homestead lies dormant-seems sad too me?! xoxoxoxxo b-2
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yes so true! xoxoxo
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xoxoxoxo
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Lovely!
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Thanks Paula!
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The poem touched me a lot, knowing about the background. Great photos too!
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Thanks! It was on the side of the road and reminded me of Elva and her siblings who grew up in this area xxx
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I can understand how inspiring that was for you. I loved the feeling your post radiates!
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thanks!
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You are welcome 💖
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Abandoned but not forgotten
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yes so true!
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Lovely poem Lynn, and the pictures are amazing! Have a Happy Monday! 🙂
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Thanks you too Terry!
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One can be sad that the place is abandoned or happy for the love it felt once and hopeful that we won’t be abandoned nor need to abandon a place that we love … this is a really super piece, Lynn and I LOVE it! xx
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thanks so much Fiona!! xo
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Beautiful poem. Lynn, accompanied by a classic picture… 🙂
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Thanks!
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When I see these falling in houses I can’t help but think of the lives and worlds that existed within them. I love this.
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yes me too!
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Yes, too many devices these days. Not enough eyes, ears, hands, and hearts. (K)
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Yes for sure
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Your words pull at heartstrings. Sometimes when I see homesteads like this, abandoned, I always wonder about the life lived within its walls.
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Me too xx
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But you still remember, so all has not been lost.
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Yes so true
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I love the poem! When I see an abandoned home, barn or old building, I always wonder why. In Georgia, you can be one mile out of a city and there is an old abandoned barn or structure sitting very close to the road. I see this frequently and I am curious as to why they are not torn down.
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Yes me too! We have so many and I always wonder what the story is! xx
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That poem touched my heart.
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Beautiful post, Lynn. It makes you wonder about the people who lived here and what their lives were like.
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Thanks Jasmine!
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Beautiful photos and lovely poem!
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Thanks PJ!
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Lovely poem and heart-felt memories.
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Thank you!
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Whenever I see empty homes I send a hopeful thought that it will once be filled again with someone that will love it. Great photo and poem. 🙂
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lovely thoughts! xx
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Lovely, nostalgic, thoughts. Beautiful photos
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Thanks!
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Lovely poem…though it makes me wonder if there are some stories to share there.
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yes I agree
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Thanks CH!
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First I am loving your new blog look and I really enjoyed this post….lovely
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Thanks!
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Lovely – both the poem and the photos.
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Thanks!
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I like your including the names of the sisters, those elders were special and made a big difference in many lives, Lynn. Hugs, Robin
Outstanding photographs, just take my breath away! The Palouse photo on the other post was gorgeous, too. ❤
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Thanks dear xx
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A beautiful sentimental poem!
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Thanks!
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A lovely poem, beautiful sentiments.
xx
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thanks so much xx
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You’re welcome xx
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Beautiful.
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It is always nice to revisit treasured memories.. Your poem was lovely x
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yes those memories are wonderful. xx
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