abandoned barn

"abandoned barn"
words & photo
(c) 2009 julie king

her old rafters groan as the wind blows thru the eaves. bits and pieces of her old self fall in shambles around her feet. in her mind's eye she is still young and beautiful, housing the master's fine stallions and serving as a playhouse for the younguns. many barns would feel resentment at this lack of respect and care after all the years of long service. but not this barn. she is content in her solitude, warmed by the sun and caressed by the cool evening breeze. her memories are her dearest companions these days. as the sun sets and shadows lengthen she settles in for another long and glorious night of abandonment.