Today I hear the echoes
so many ways and more
this place where I live
my mind goes back to explore
The ground was not barren
it was trod upon each day
the busy sound of a gristmill
I still hear the old time way
Wagon tracks were plenty
back and forth, to and fro
hauling corn to make bread
from the fields where they'd grow
The grinding noise still lingers
I can hear it so plain
turning corn into cornmeal
for everyone that came
A clear picture I cling to
as I go on my way
I see my dear grandpa
with hair and beard of gray
The door was always open
he was everybody's friend
his goal was to make sure
they had bread once again
Oh what a wonderful, place
and a privilege so much to be
this cherished, simple time
in my mind each day I see
This ground where I live
nestled away with each sound
it's an honor to walk upon
I call it sacred ground
Susie Swanson,2012
Music or no music, that is the question...Well it looks like Playlist has flew the coop, just like Blogger, Facebook and all the rest..Playlist has changed to a new look and now tells me the only way me, you or anybody else can listen to music on my Blog is start it up ourselves.. That's why I moved it up to the top on the right hand side , underneath Networked Followers..If you want to listen to music go to it and click on it, there will be a Pop Up at the top of the page, allow the Pop Up and then click again..It should take you straight to it..Of course alot of you are like me and don't have the time to mess with the foolishness of it all..
I will try it that way for awhile and may just delete the whole kit and kabodle..I'm sick to death of changes, everytime we turn around we're having to get use to something else..Sorry Folks, I guess I'm just in a bad mood today..Don't mean to take it out on no one particular just the aggravation of it all..Some may be satisfied without music, it may have been an aggravation to the ears while trying to listen. Sometimes I've had to turn it down to read and I truly understand..
Ok, now with that said, I know you all are probably getting tired of reading poems about gristmills, barns and all that stuff.. But I couldn't help myself on this one,it happens to be true to a certain extent..The very place where my house sits today is where that old Gristmill sit so many years ago with my Grandpa at the rein.. I envision it everyday and wonders never seize..Hope you enjoy..Blessings, Susie
I wondered why I had no music on my blog today!!!! I haven't had the chance to check it out! That stinks! I usually keep mine playing while I'm working at the computer. It was more for me than anyone else.
ReplyDeleteI loved this poem, Susie. Maybe because I'm old and love the old, simpler times and the way things were done way back then. I love your memories and how you write them down. Just beautiful!!!! Keep on writing. I don't think anyone who drops by here will get tired of what you have to say!
Thanks Cora, glad you enjoy them..I sure do like writing them..I'm thinking I'll just delete my music..When someone pulls it up all they'll get is Platlist, they still can't listen and read..I enjoyed mine too..I listened to it on here a lot..
DeleteI think your poem is very nice, Susie. I can understand why the gristmill is so important to you and why it brings back such wonderful memories. I don't like all the changes either everywhere I turn. I hope you have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Daisy,I hate changes..
DeleteI certainly don't get tired of hearing about your life, family and heritage! Keep writing your beautiful poems straight from your heart and mind!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Glenda, That means a lot to me..Glad you enjoy them..
DeleteI enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gorges.
DeleteSusie, you are so talented with the gift of writing memoirs! I enjoy them as if they are my own ... love them all.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
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Thanks Marydon, So glad you like them..Hope you have a beautiful weekend as well..
DeleteVery nice, Susie.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice weekend.
Thank you.
DeleteHello Susie, You are not in a bad mood, you are simply stating what many of us feel..
ReplyDeleteYour poem was wonderful and I could almost smell fresh bread baking from the flour. I am very glad I grew up in the 1950, the days of down to earth, hardworking honest folk and simple pleasures.
Your poetry always reminds me of those good time. Much love sent today. Crystal xx Land of Oz.
Awww, thank you so much Crystal, hugs and love to you..
DeleteGreat Poem Susie, as for the music is your playlist from Hypster as mine is ok though I a few problems weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week-end.
Yvonne.
Thank you Yvonne, no mine's not Hypster but I'll check it out
DeleteSusie-I could never get tire of your poems : ) They are all great-and you know I like anything about the old days!
ReplyDeleteI'm bummed about the music too.
Thanks Tipper, I forgot about yours and I'm so sorry..I enjoyed your beautiful music so much of your family..
DeleteI love your poems, Susie, and the past is all around us if we only stop to listen. Thank you for that nudge to hear. I like the music most of the time, and I could always just scroll down and turn it off if I wasn't in the mood. I've always liked, "If it ain't broke don't fix it."!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine, I agree it seems they always want to change things and it's not always for the good either.
DeleteHi Susie, regarding HYPSTER, if you type Hypster on your browser it will come up as Log in or Register, click on Register and fill in the appropriate answers . I 've been on it a few years now. Good luck
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thank you so much Yvonne.
DeleteHi just read your comment again, once you got your list, go to embed. there you will have a choice of what sort of cd you want. click on your preference it comes up with a code for blogger then copy and paste it on to your blog.
ReplyDeleteYVONNE.
I like writing about the old times and the old ways, too, that way we can keep them in our memories forever. I don't like change. Seems like when you get used to something, they change it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet, there's no end to how much I love to write about the old treasures.. Like I said before I hate changes.
DeleteThis poem was so special, Susie. The words "this cherished, simple time in my mind each day I see" really touched me. It reminds me of the time we went to Iowa and we stayed on Grandma's farm. The kids rode the big tractors and ran through the corn fields and had the most wonderful time. I noticed the red rose on your profile picture....I LOVE IT!! Have a nice Sunday enjoying the simple things.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Thank you so much Sheri.. You and I have that in common..I love red roses..
DeleteMy Hypster is gone now, think they are doing maintainace work .
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Mine is too..hope they get it back on soon. for both of us..
DeleteHi Susie! I never get tired of your poems! I love them just the way they are and I hope you will always write about what is in your heart. I think they are so beautiful and they always remind me of my loved ones and simpler times. I'm sorry your music isn't working for you the way you wish. I hate it when they change things without asking too. I am just now getting use to the new Blogger page. I like the new way it downloads pictures and lets you choose the size, but other than that it was really challenging. I really love the pictures you have on the side of your blog too, especially the mountain! Where I grew up in California, on a clear day you could always see the San Gabriel mountains in the distance. Our little neck of the woods here in Georgia is called the "Low Country" and it is very flat, not even a little hill in sight. I don't realize how much I miss the mountains until suddenly I really miss them! :) I hope that you have a nice evening ahead my friend and that everything is up and running for you very soon. With Love, Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much Delisa, I never get tired of your posts..they are so inspiring and uplifting..I would love to see your little neck of the woods as you want to see mine..maybe someday..Love to you..Susie
DeleteYour playlist is displayed smaller on my 17" laptop tonight. Maybe it's just the size of my desktop's monitor that causes the problem. I'll have to check it before I go to bed.
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