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OLD HOUSES, by                    
First Line: Somehow old houses have a heart-appeal
Last Line: May tender memories linger around them still.
Subject(s): Houses


Somehow old houses have a heart-appeal,
For they have known so much of woe and weal,
So much of prayer, and, oh!, so much of praise,
So much transition through the passing days;
The lilt of silvery laughter, rippling sweet,
The pit-a-patter of wee childish feet,
That long have strayed to far-off otherwheres
And climbed far greater heights than musty stairs.
Somehow old houses have a heart-appeal,
And wondrous fancies softly over me steal;
Dreaming of those who shared their blest retreat
And tasted there the joys of home most sweet;
Long may they shelter loyal hearts and stand
Love-wise and brave within our mighty land,
And, when they lie in dust, -- too soon they will, --
May tender memories linger around them still.





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