it was a surprise
to find the gate open
giving entry to the rutted road
I’d not walked since my youth
we meandered the yards around
the abandoned farmhouse and barns
my friend wanted to try the doors
I was hesitant
we weren’t supposed to be there
the door opened, another surprise
the rooms still held memories
my friend snapped a photo of me
in the yard of tall grass
later she wrote a poem
about my journey that day
she framed the poem and photo
and gave me a beloved memory
Later, Miss Slater 
Sabra, thatâs a beautiful poem. And Iâm assuming itâs a true story?
Hope youâre doing well.
GERRI SMITH | Office of the President & CEO / Facilities & Office Manager
MIGHTY DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM
650 Engineering Drive | Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-448-3900 Fax: 770-446-8627
gerri.smith@mightyautoparts.com
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Thank you, Gerri. Yes, it is a true story. I am well and I hope the same for you.
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Lovely description of life.
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Thank you.
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I sent your poem to Twitter. Are you sure you don’t want to send you work to a contest? You can make extra money.
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I never submit my work. I am lazy, guess. Maybe you could teach me how you motivate yourself. Thanks, Lynn!
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Sometimes we can’t go back… if too much ‘new’ comes to town and old homes are just gone.
Nice to have that memory that can trigger hopefully good days of youth.
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Yes, triggers good and bad memories; I purposely remember the good ones. Some months ago, I drove to visit the first place I lived when I moved to the city. That cute little home was leveled to build a bigger house. The entire neighborhood was slowly being leveled and replaced. Thanks for stopping by, Jules.
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You reminded me of an small old apartment building I had once lived in – when we were in the area the building was gone and a small part was put there. Maybe a service station too.
May the good memories bring tons of lovely inspiration your way 🙂
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Thank you, Jules, and the same for you.
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