Thank you, Chris. That 'little door in the big door' had a hand crafted latch I copied in my very first barn. And yes, the entire barn was beautiful, and I'm so happy it still stands in my home province of New Brunswick. Cheers!
This is lovely, my friend. Thank you so much for reading and commenting in such a positive and kind way. It's nice to think I have a gift. Hope you are well. Cheers!
Thanks, Adi! My refuge now is my woods, and the hidden bench at my old horse's grave, but that barn was something special for me. I guess we all have those special places. I haven't been posting much new work, so I truly appreciate your kind words. Cheers!
Thank you. It means a lot that you related to this, Darryl. I haven't seen that barn in decades, but I asked about it recently, and it has a new roof right over the old one, and two concrete braces for the back foundation wall. It is being cherished. Cheers!
I'm not sure I like these vampires, Albert. The castle sounds amazing, but I got a little confused at the Constantine part. I know Marcus is a memory, but is Constantine too? Yeah, I guess it has to be. Interesting. Thank you!
Chapter 91: The Barn Across the Road
It was a packed dirt road back then
Slick muck in March and buoyant dust in August
Ten well-leapt steps from deep ditch to deep ditch
leading to a fantastical childhood place of discovery
A discernible path was worn, whether summer or winter,
back when I could wriggle under barbed wire
or climb over when crusted snow layered high,
to get to the little wood door fit into the bigger door
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