Old Lane Sign

Old Lane Sign

A Poem by Trace
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Did I spell that wrong? Oh Well..... Happy New Year

"



 


T’was but a short and winding lane


That led down a shady way


Often used when folks came a-callin


In those old begotten days,


 


T’was barely wide enough for


One horse and buggy then


Cleared by hand and sweat of brow


To the shanty on the glen,


 


T’was cherished by the young and old


For wandering hand in hand


Love was found on springtime strolls


And families tended the land,


 


T’was a saddened day forgotten


The last of the clan had passed


When no one came down the shady lane


As the shadows forever cast,


 


T’was but a short and winding trace


That now is hard to find


For all that’s left of the memories made


Is the weathered  “Old Lane Sign”


© 2015 Trace


Author's Note

Trace
May the memories you make last forever

Happy New Year

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No, I think you spelled "Old Lane Sign" just fine. I like the repetition of Twas throughout...one of my favorite features. I like the allusions to horses and buggies, clans, and families strolling down "Old Lane." It makes me wonder what we have left behind in the name of "progress," what lies among the dirt and dust on "Old Lane?" Will we ever know?

Nicely penned. A simple concept, but not done in a trivial manner...

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

" Should old acquaintance be forgot" was the inspiration for this poem.
I am so thrilled that.. read more
Diana

9 Years Ago

Ugh. That must have been hard to watch spring up like that.
Trace

9 Years Ago

It took about 40 years to happen..... but I guess that is the price we pay for progress.

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dear Trace, Old Lane is a memory that lingers in your mind.
Apple trees yield delicious pies and spring water falls
quench your thirst. Blossoms burst and hearts are happy.
Truly a memory made to keep. Beautiful poetry. Your friend, Pat


Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

8 Years Ago

Thank you my friend for your heartfelt compliments and comments on this piece.

Alway.. read more
I found it a wonderful little play on words and a bittersweet read. This would make a great little song.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

8 Years Ago

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments.

Trace
Happy new belated year Trace, sorry I did not get here sooner, have not been on much; I loved this poem. A great way to introduce the new year.

Love your poetry!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

You are so sweet.... you have made my day.
Thank you so very much my lovely friend.
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A lane we are privileged to travel each year :) I enjoyed this, Trace! As for the spelling - my maiden name is Lange; when we were teenagers, my siblings and I gave our father a placard to carry around on New Year's Eve which read "Old Lange's Sign". Thanks goodness he was a good sport! :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

That's funny right there.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and comments.

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When I was young.... (stop laughing.... I know it was a long time ago)
I thought the words were: "Old Lane Sign"
And I am not sure what pulled that back to the present exce of when I hear that song
I would always sing it as old lane sign just for kicks.

So I thought...... I should write about that old lane sign and make it about memories
And forgotten places.



Happy New Year.

Trace

Posted 9 Years Ago


Actually, I think it's Auld Lang Syne...I've had to look it up on occasion. It always gets me teary eyed whenever I hear it.

I love the melancholy in this one, it simply tugs at the heart.

My best,
Kelly

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Do you very sing a song and change the lyrics?
Or after singing a song for years find out you .. read more
No, I think you spelled "Old Lane Sign" just fine. I like the repetition of Twas throughout...one of my favorite features. I like the allusions to horses and buggies, clans, and families strolling down "Old Lane." It makes me wonder what we have left behind in the name of "progress," what lies among the dirt and dust on "Old Lane?" Will we ever know?

Nicely penned. A simple concept, but not done in a trivial manner...

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

" Should old acquaintance be forgot" was the inspiration for this poem.
I am so thrilled that.. read more
Diana

9 Years Ago

Ugh. That must have been hard to watch spring up like that.
Trace

9 Years Ago

It took about 40 years to happen..... but I guess that is the price we pay for progress.

read more
Happy New year Trace :-).. I am really sorry for being so late to respond.I was not active in this sight recently.Thanks for the review you left on my page.This poem is an incredible piece of art.The personification of the memory lane is too good.And this New year brings with it new moments.Though the last year passed it contained many bitter-sweet memories.A lovely gift for the readers in this new year. God bless you

~Sophy

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

I am honored by your incredibly complimentary comments on this piece.
Your compliments mean t.. read more
Sophy Freebirds

9 Years Ago

It was a pleasure reading your poem :)
I often wonder, who once walked this path. Those faded forest walks. Lovely sentiment here, well done

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

So nice to see your review and wonderful compliments on my writing.

Thank you so much... read more
True Nostalgia from familiar objects of a beloved past. Loved the eloquence displayed from start to finish. Nice work. An interesting personal poetic gem. :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Your beautiful compliments and comments on this piece means the world to me.

Thank you.. read more

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