As I pass by typical farmhouses in the Franches Montagnes, I am reminded of Seamus Heaney and the poignant insight that stems from his rural upbringing.
Scaffolding:
Scaffolding:
Masons, when they start upon a building,
Are careful to test out the scaffolding;
Make sure that planks won’t slip at busy points,
Secure all ladders, tighten bolted joints.
And yet all this comes down when the job’s done
Showing off walls of sure and solid stone.
So if, my dear, there sometimes seem to be
Old bridges breaking between you and me
Never fear. We may let the scaffolds fall
Confident that we have built our wall.
Are careful to test out the scaffolding;
Make sure that planks won’t slip at busy points,
Secure all ladders, tighten bolted joints.
And yet all this comes down when the job’s done
Showing off walls of sure and solid stone.
So if, my dear, there sometimes seem to be
Old bridges breaking between you and me
Never fear. We may let the scaffolds fall
Confident that we have built our wall.
12 comments:
Lovely words to start the day with! Thanks Alisson.
That farmhouse is so different then the ones that are here in the US. This one is beautiful.
what an amazing home!!! sprawling, yet height too!
(loved the poem)
Looks like a house and barn all in one.
Beautiful poem - and gorgeous farm house!
So loving these words today!!!!!!
Beautiful everything today Allison!!
I have to agree with the above comment...beautiful everything! I wonder what the inside looks like? :)
great poem and wonderful barn
I love his poetry but I love that house more.
Happy Mothers Day !!!
Happy Mothers Day , Allison.
If you have a strong foundation, your walls will stand the test of time.
be well, be happy :)
hugs,
Pam
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