In Solemn Stillness Poem by Carolyn Ford Witt

THIS HOME IN SOLEMN STILLNESS

Walking through these empty rooms
So long with laughter rang,
Where giggles wafted from corners
And voices of children sang.

Through the years, so long, of growing
Of joys and tears galore
Through every minute second
Each memory did this home store.

With illnesses and blessings
All vibrance did we share,
Meeting all those challenges
That a family has to bare.

Now I walk these rooms in silence
As they in solemn stillness lie
No longer to hear the laughter
Or a sweet child's cheerful cry.

From this home we're now departing
To a condo, Oh so small
But now in this solemn stillness
I still hear my families call.

The memories, I'll take with me
No matter where I go
And remember all the seconds
When I came to love you so.

Author: Carolyn Ford Witt
12-23-06
By Ms. Caroline


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