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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 4,884 Send Message	Harry	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:23
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 4,884 Send Message	I know poems are not popular, but this might explain our position, and hopefully contain a bit of good advice. TIME AND TIDE. Half a century since we bought our house, Which was standing all forlorn; Loves young dreamers came along, And a happy home re-born. Nature blessed us with two fine boys, And our wishes all came true; Both lovingly raised to man-hood, Then to seek out pastures new. Darby and Joan left in residence, Bond even stronger now; Golden years spent together, Three decades did God allow. The dear lady is in a nursing home, It seems a bell will toll; Sans mother and her children, The old house has lost its soul. What was once a place of laughter, Sadly now a place to mourn; But new young dreamers will come along, And a happy home re-born. This is not a tale of sadness, It's the world since time began; Dear reader, heed the old advice, Gather rose-buds while you can. ------------------------------------------------------ Thank you for reading. Happy days
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 57,155 Send Message	AnnCardiff	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:25
	Oh Harry - that is truly lovely - bless you Ann XX <3 <3
	Researching: Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION DON'T SEND ME MESSAGES
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 570 Send Message	Leni	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:27
	How true those words are Harry. Thank you for posting them. Leni
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 9,931 Send Message	Merlin	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:28
	That was lovely Harry, Best Wishes to you.M.
	Researching: Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island and MTG.+CC.+DIZZY& Hobgoblins. & Mersey.
Member Since: May 2007 Posts: 663 Send Message	Lilybids	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:34
Member Since: May 2007 Posts: 663 Send Message	Harry that's so lovely
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 2,041 Send Message	Brenda from Wales	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:34
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 2,041 Send Message	That is lovely Harry....There are a few of us on here living alone who can identify with that....how true to ..gather rosebuds.... Best wishes to you.Brenda x
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 12,170 Send Message	Mauonthecoast	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:37
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	Researching: in my own little world where everybody knows me....
Member Since: September 2007 Posts: 600 Send Message	JustGinnie	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:39
	Beautiful poem Harry, Best wishes.
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 4,416 Send Message	Mersey	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:39
	Stunningly beautiful Harry..... :-) X
	Researching: Me!!
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 5,804 Send Message	Island	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:46
	Harry, that's a beautiful and touching poem. Sending you good wishes and hug. Don't be a stranger, you know you will get support - and often much needed distractions - here if you wish it. :-) <3
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 1,747 Send Message	Paula+	Report	13 Feb 2013 14:53
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 1,747 Send Message	Loving and heart felt sentiments. My best wishes to you . <3
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 41,758 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:11
	That is lovely Harry thank you and what lovely times that house has seen. Best wishes to you and your family. <3
	Researching: Photo tulip tree Tenerife: Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 8,187 Send Message	Porkie_Pie	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:12
	Lovely Harry, Best wishes Roy
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 13,936 Send Message	Guinevere	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:15
	Beautiful words, Harry.
	Researching: Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset
Member Since: May 2009 Posts: 3,851 Send Message	LollyWithSprinklez	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:21
Member Since: May 2009 Posts: 3,851 Send Message	A lovely meaningful poem, Harry <3
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 2,221 Send Message	Karen in the desert	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:23
	How lovely that is Harry! And how true. And of all the times, it is most poignant for me just now. On Monday of this week the sale was completed on my parents' house - 50 years ago, to the month, they bought it. Mum's gone into a Home and the house sale will pay for her care. It's been a very sad time for me and my brother having cleared out 50 yrs worth of our childhood and early adult memories. A young couple with baby has bought it, and I am sure they will make a lovely home for themselves and the next generation/s. As you say Harry, ' a happy home re-born'.
	Researching: Researching: MILLS & ROBERTS Cambridgeshire. TAGG Thames Ditton & E Molesey. LLOYD London/Middlesex. FROST London/Middlesex.
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 12,873 Send Message	Cynthia	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:24
	Fine sentiments and so thoughtfully put together Harry. Sending best wishes. <3
	Researching: ADVICE: Click on 'My Threads' over on the left to find your replies. Please respond to your replies by typing in the Add Reply box at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 27,852 Send Message	ButtercupFields	Report	13 Feb 2013 15:29
	Harry, a wonderful poem, and uplifting in its own way. Thanks for sharing this and all your other great poems with us over the years. Take care. BC XX <3
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,579 Send Message	Carol 430181	Report	13 Feb 2013 16:14
	Beautiful poem Harry, sending best wishes. Carol <3
	Researching: Vosper Cornwall /Devon. Courtney Cornwall. Arundel Cornwall. Godolphin Cornwall. Tremethick Cornwall. Langdon Cornwall/Devon. Buley Devon. Parsons Cornwall. Bains(wish I knew) Samuels London.
Member Since: July 2007 Posts: 1,043 Send Message	Susan10146857	Report	13 Feb 2013 16:22
	That was lovely Harry. Your poems are missed <3
	Researching: Member since 2003

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