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From Flat Gap, Kentucky, the author has created a Kentucky Stories website celebrating the native poetry and short stories of his state, in addition to Frogonery, his website for family creative writing, scenic photos and interesting local links.
by Jimmie R. Pennington
THE HOMEPLACE BARN
Weathered weary gray
when first we came
victim of time; stress
strained; canted bow
slightly fro.
Slender poplar sentinels
tattooed with hearts of
unknown lovers lost
burdened by weighted years
those weary tiers.
Armored of regal oak
now old knight; still
peeking 'neath rusty helmet
of friendly tin;
even then.
Within hallowed hall
powdery carpet stirred
remnants of decades spent
in faithful duty attended;
scars unmended.
Sagging hinged arms
opened wide; welcoming shelter
from lazy summer storms;
in rhythmic tin - caught pelts
slumber melts.
Age old worn by time
like homeplace now is gone
cherished old friend
of youthful, peaceful day
collapsed today.
The Homeplace Barn first appeared in Pegasus, journal of the Kentucky Poetry Society.
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