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

[ETERNITY]

I love the melancholy of that, Trace. The wording was appropriate to the projection of the old timey feeling I got of those old begotten days.

Memories that last forever...hmmm, I don't know...

But I won't ever forget "you", that's for sure. Happy New Year

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for reading and commenting on this old tale. I'm glad you liked it. I should have written it like a song.

[ETERNITY]

Do that!
It'll be great!

[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

[Rachelle]

Memories to reminisce with and new memories to make as lanes change and hovels grow into something better or decay and be lost in the past.

[Trace]

I am so glad you enjoyed my poem with the twist on the new years song.
Thank you my friend. read moreI am so glad you enjoyed my poem with the twist on the new years song.
Thank you my friend.

Trace

[MsJewel]

Some memories are so lovely we wish they would never fade.

Happy New Year Sweet Beast.

Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

I think we all need our own little old lane sign.

Hope your new year celebration was fun and exciting.

Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece.
It means the world to me.

HUGGS. Trace

[Matching Socks]

Old memories, the good ones, are fun to visit.
Lovely poem Trace.

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for your excellent comments and compliments.

Trace

[wordman]

and one day someone will re create that path and bring all the memories back

[Trace]

And the words of the Scots fine tune come to mind
Of Auld lang syne.
Thank you for reading and commenting on this poem about forgotten memories.

Trace