To A Visitor
I live in an old house
With two big dogs out front.
They may run to greet you.
Don’t worry,
Just scratch them under the chins
And you will have forever friends.
If you’re hungry, pick purple grapes
From the porch,
Or sage leaves
From that dented metal tub.
The porch is messy.
You might find a bike
Or a cooler just unpacked from camping,
Or a book turned upside down,
Or a cat,
Or three cats
Snoozing in the shade.
Pet the cats.
Borrow the book if you like.
Come in.
Tea’s on.
~Amy Ludwig VanDerwater~
I took the photo of this lovely old house on our trip along the Snickersville Turnpike a few weeks ago. I am continuously drawn to these beautiful old homes. It is another ArtCard effect.
Cozy, friendly, lived-in, and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteA perfect description, all of the above. Thanks Ginny :)
DeleteThe Artcard effect looks good on that house Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, I am happy you like it :)
DeleteWhat a lovely welcoming attitude.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, thank you Sue :)
DeleteThank you for visiting my blog! I wonder what goes on in that old house! It’s a lovely old building! Have a very happy day 😁
ReplyDeleteHello Sal, thanks for visiting mine :) I always wonder who lives in these places. You have a happy day too.
DeleteWhat a welcoming house and poem. Messy, old and lived in is something I can relate to.
ReplyDeleteMany of us can I am thinking :)
DeleteLove the poem and the photo! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, you too :)
DeleteThe poetry is so fun and witty to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way, warm and inviting also :) Thank you Roentare!
DeleteI think I’d like to know Amy.
ReplyDeleteMe too David :)
DeleteI love old houses!
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Donna
We are of the same mind Donna :) thank you!
DeleteLOVE the house, love the edit and the poem is PURRFECT with the photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Happy you enjoyed Sandra :)
DeleteVery nice! Informal, welcoming and a rare place nowadays for a spontaneous visit. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Penelope :) indeed!
DeleteIt is hard not to see those houses and be drawn to them. I always wonder about their history but would not want their maintenance.
ReplyDeleteI agree :)
Deleteooooh denise, i love the poem, it is so enchanting!! you have made art with the picture, it too looks enchanting, magical!! i think you are getting the same heat we are, 95 for the next 3 days, maybe stay indoors, safe and cool!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, so glad you enjoyed this. Yes, we are getting very high temperatures. I won't be going outside for a walk until the temperatures go down :) Roll on Fall!
DeleteSuch a sweet picture and the poem is inviting.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Martha Ellen, thank you :)
DeleteThat is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you Jenn :)
DeleteThat is a lovely home and poem!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so Ellen, thank you :)
DeleteI like the look of the place.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thank you William :)
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