Old Lane Sign

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”

Author's Note

May the memories you make last forever

Happy New Year

Reviews

[Diana]

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...

[Trace]

" Should old acquaintance be forgot" was the inspiration for this poem.
I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the story and how I wrote it.

I grew up on a country road and could ride my horse out the back gate all the way to the mountains
Now there are over 100.000 houses and an airport and hundred of businesses there.

So nice to see you. Happy new year my dear friend.

Trace

[Diana]

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

[Trace]

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

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

Yet at the same time..... I know of several ghost towns within 100 miles of my house.

[Patricia Wedel]

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

[Trace]

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

Always good to see your thoughts.

Trace

[TL Boehm]

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

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments.

Trace

[s y e]

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!

[Trace]

You are so sweet.... you have made my day.
Thank you so very much my lovely friend.
read moreYou are so sweet.... you have made my day.
Thank you so very much my lovely friend.

Happy new year to you too

HUGGS. .. Trace

[Rita L. Sev]

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! :)

[Trace]

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

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

Happy New Year.

Trace

[Trace]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

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

[Trace]

Do you very sing a song and change the lyrics?
Or after singing a song for years find out you have been singing it wrong.

That's kinda what I did with this.

Glad you liked it.

Trace

[Sophy Freebirds]

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

[Trace]

I am honored by your incredibly complimentary comments on this piece.
Your compliments mean the world to me.

Thank you so very much.

Trace

[Sophy Freebirds]

It was a pleasure reading your poem :)

[Ohhhwillow]

I often wonder, who once walked this path. Those faded forest walks. Lovely sentiment here, well done

[Trace]

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

Thank you so much.

Trace

[B-poet]

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

[Trace]

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

Thank you so very much.

Trace