Thank you so much Andrew. I understand what you mean. I have moved more times in my life than I care to tell. One doors closes and another opens. That doesn't change for one moment, all the life lived in one place for an extended period of time. Home is heart, safety and a lot of growing. The one place in my life that I actually cried about when I left, was the place I lived in during early childhood. Hummm. Maybe there's another poem in me about this. LOL. Thank you for your wonderful comments. Thank you so much!~

I thoroughly enjoyed this poem,your touch with nostalgia is great.Yes we all think of the things that were so dear to us,walls if only they were human would have a lot of tales to tell.I had posted one."Walls Dont Speak"if only they could.Beautiful CelticPoet.

Such a lovely nostalgic poem CelticPoet
Like you, I have moved many times over the years & very recently had moved from a place I had been for 11yrs! (longest ever!)
I gave my blessings to my old home as I left for the new couple who where moving in, hoping they to will have many happy years there as I did..
Just inside the door, a few years before..I had painted on the wall, words of protection & care for all who stepped inside..when decorating, then I painted over..so its covered..but there :-)
As you say "Walls have ears" & a heart.
Thank you for sharing..very much enjoyed.

P.S..Mind you..had to use the "Smudge Stick" when I moved into my new home!

A most poignant narrative CelticPoet. In the short time you have been with us here in poetry corner you have shown yourself to be a talented poet with a sure feel for rhyme and rhythm (I am from the old school and worry that modern teaching in schools is all but abolishing the very notion that poetry is a story told in rhyme).

Thus in my ancient retrogressive way I keep trying to fly the flag for rhyme and rhythm, and dread the time (which probably isn't too far off) when no one will attach any literary value to these qualities at all.

Regards

Bill

What a wonderful surprise this morning, come to CS and reading all these heartfelt comments!~ I am delighted by the welcome I have received here and feel I have truly found some amazing, like-minded friends. I love the pen pals I've made.

And Bill, I guess the reason I still write in rhyme, is because it really is a challenge to do it well. I have written a few songs and rhythm and rhyme are critical there. I'm fairly sure I have over 1,ooo poems here I'm sifting through. Thank you all for your support. I love a good challenge too, but I better finish this project first!~

Fare Thee Well Good Bards!~

Thank you Odette, once again. You are so sweet. I love this site and have met some great folks; men and women. Some pen pals too. I count myself blessed!~
A toast of sparkling cider or your beverage of choice!~

Thank you MacDuff, what a generous compliment. This poem has so much meaning to me. I have had many geographic changes in life. No demons are allowed behind the walls anymore. Only dragons, faery folk and creatures of the woodland realm. Thanks again and chat again soon.

I to enjoyed this poem. I enjoyed it so much I did not look for the aabb etc....I just soaked in the beauty of the words. I am also glad walls cannot talk One of the most difficult things in life for me was to see my family home sold. To this day I think of the many memories that are held in those walls.

I have moved so many times since 1997, and sometimes I longed to put down roots, but maybe my roots are in the soil....because I seem to return to an area, if not a house...but I think it is the sharing too...memories....thanks for sharing celtic...Kathy

Thank you Kathy AND Poet1. I am proud to count myself a member of the CORNER. I was thrilled to find this site.

Your comments always make me feel warm and welcome. It means a lot to have a fellowship and I know I keep saying that, but it's true and has much merit for me.

Kathy, you said:
I have moved so many times since 1997, and sometimes I longed to put down roots, but maybe my roots are in the soil....because I seem to return to an area, if not a house...but I think it is the sharing too...memories....thanks for sharing celtic...Kathy

I can relate. I finally live in an area that I love and I have for the first time, invested myself in the community in which I live. This is the first place I ever WANTED to put down roots. I leave and I can't wait to come back. That says a lot. Blessings to you both and thanks for stopping to have a read. Hugs!~

walls have ears, when I move, as I have so maney times in my life, I have often ponders on the homes past and the famleys of its past. I love older homes :) loved the poem

Thanks BJ for your comments. Old houses are filled with all sorts of energy from past inhabitants. Some of them are VERY interesting, if you know what I mean. Thanks again for the read and I am so happy you like the poem. Have a great week ahead!~ Celtic

Hi Ahyra, hope you're having a splendid day and evening. Thank you for your comment. So appreciated. Did you see the Eclipse yesterday. SO awesome. I noticed there are posts on youtube.com if you want to check it out. Quite impressive. Hugs and take care!~