Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, OLD HOUSE, by BESS TRUITT


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OLD HOUSE, by                    
First Line: This old house on a busy street
Last Line: I've used since love was new.
Subject(s): Home


This old house on a busy street
Where traffic rushes by,
Does not reflect our new-gained wealth
Or our standing signify.

But it holds the richest memories
Of life's challenge bravely met,
A steady flame on a sacred hearth
With sacrifice beset.

It befits our tempo of living,
Styled of another year,
A shrine to us of Unity,
Of Faith and Warmth and Cheer.

I'll have no house of spacious rooms
Built on the Avenue,
But only the accustomed things
I've used since Love was new.





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