This old house

Melding into the forest

Overtaken by vines

Overgrowth enveloped

Leaves, bushes, tree hide

Its past

 

This new house

Recently constructed, inhabited

Boisterous sounds of play

Toddler laughs

Tender cuddles by the fire

Meals enjoyed ‘round the table

 

This somber house

Sickness

Overtakes their child

Sudden, unexpected

Pain brims over in the hearts

Hopelessness abounds

 

This shifting house

Emotions running over

Yelling, blaming

Distance insulates the pain

Separation, divorce

Emptiness

 

This quiet house

Alone

Memories have faded

Joy and love evaporated

Years ago

Nothing left

 

This old house

Melding into the forest

Abandoned, deserted long ago

Hopes and dreams swallowed up

Leaves, bushes, trees hide

Its past

© 2018 Jason A. Muckley

 

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