Tuesday, May 22, 2012

PhotoPrompt: Monday: The Old Barn Door


      Thanks to Susan Kane at thecontemplativecat for providing this PhotoPrompt.


                 
Old Barn Door




Red barn door,
Beaten down by time.
Echoes of paws and hooves,
 Roaming in their prime.

Weathered hides,
Clamoring for attention.
Shinier coats,
Begging for redemption.

Whining, neighing,
Picking, grazing.
The restless cattle,
Required endless praising.

A welcoming entrance,
Has long been hardened.
The first Red Door Salon,
At Elizabeth Arden

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34 comments:

  1. Lynn ProctorMay 22, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    i love this--i used to wear red door--i had forgotten until you posted this!

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    My mother in law liked red door. Um....weathered hides???? You've seen me then? This is terrific.

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  3. Julie FlandersMay 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Oh my gosh, I used to sell Red Door when I was in college. I was the "perfume girl" who walked around the store asking people if they wanted a sample. I hadn't thought about that in so long until I got to your great (and funny!) ending here!

    I love this photo, what a great prompt. You're such a talented poet, Julie!

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  4. Empty Nest InsiderMay 22, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Lynn - I've never worn the fragrance, but I have visited the spa when I've received gift certificates. Thanks Lynn!

    Delores - I was writing from life experience! Thanks so much for creating PhotoPrompt Monday, and I'm sorry that it's taken me awhile to jump in. You did an amazing job on all three prompts, and I was worn out from one! Thanks again Delores!

    Julie - I've heard that those jobs are really hard to get. I really enjoyed reading the prologue for Polar Night, and can't wait to read more! Thanks so much Julie!

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughMay 22, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, that really flowed!

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  6. Luanne G. SmithMay 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love the photo prompt. Ha! And your poem is perfect. Reminds me I could use some pampering at a salon. :)

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  7. Heather MurphyMay 22, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Great picture and I love the reference to Red Door

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  8. Pat HattMay 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Great verse you gave here at your cave, the cat liked it very much.

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  9. Empty Nest InsiderMay 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Thanks Alex!

    L.G. - Just a little pampering is all you need to be metal bikini ready! Thanks L.G.!

    Heather - Thanks for following me, and I hope to see more of you!

    Pat - That's quite a compliment coming from a rhyming cat who's all that! Thanks Pat! Julie

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  10. Danielle L ZecherMay 22, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love this!

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  11. RuthMay 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Very good!
    You are very talented.

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  12. Empty Nest InsiderMay 22, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Danielle - Thank you and I appreciate the visit!

    Ruth - Thanks for making my day! Julie

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  13. Francene StanleyMay 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    The beautiful poem evoked memories of barn smells and the snorting of contented horses. Lovely.

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  14. RHYTHM AND RHYMEMay 23, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Wonderful poem most enjoyable to read.

    Yvonne.

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  15. Yvonne StephensonMay 23, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Your poem took me back to my grandparents farm. Well done.

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  16. Pearson ReportMay 23, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Conjures up wonderful visits to the country when I was a little girl. Beautifully written.

    Jenny

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  17. Carol KilgoreMay 23, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Great photo and PERFECT poem :)

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  18. Rosalind AdamMay 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    OK so now I've discovered that Red Door is a perfume I get the poem. Love your hoof-in-cheek use of language!

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  19. Susan KaneMay 23, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Clever, clever girl. All those old heifers at the door, begging for perfume and beauty products--perfect.

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  20. Empty Nest InsiderMay 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Francene - It sounds like you would be wonderful at these PhotoPrompts! Thanks Francene!

    Thanks Yvonne!

    Yvonne S. - It must have been so much fun visiting your grandparents' farm! Thanks Yvonne!

    Jenny - Sounds like you have delightful memories! Thanks Jenny!

    Thanks Carol!

    Rosalind - Red Door Salon is a day spa that offers hair treatments, facials, mani-pedi's, and other beauty services. It was founded by Elizabeth Arden and it's very popular in the US. They also sell many products including body cream and perfume. Thanks for the clever "hoof-in-cheek" compliment Rosalind!

    Susan - Thanks for coming up with such a great prompt! I wasn't brave enough to attempt the other photos, but you did an exceptional job! Julie

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  21. michelleMay 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    This was so cool!
    Linking the smelly barn door to the perfumed Red Door... smart!

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  22. klahanieMay 23, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Oh my. This was wonderful and to mention some of my favourite bloggers within the PhotoPrompt has made my day.
    Very clever what you've done in the linking of the Red Door and barn door. Shall we have a barn dance to celebrate? Oh, you've never seen a 'barn dance' :)
    Excellent stuff and happy writing.
    Gary

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  23. Empty Nest InsiderMay 23, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Michelle - Thanks for using two words that my kids would never use to describe me!

    Gary - I went to a few barn dances back in college, and they were quite fun! I agree that the PhotoPrompt bloggers are wonderful! Thanks Gary! Julie

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  24. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I loved the ending. Well done!

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  25. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    You always inject a clever twist, Julie. I really like this, especially "begging for redemption" and -ultimately- Elizabeth Arden.

    xoRobyn

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  26. Empty Nest InsiderMay 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks Clarissa, and congrats on your new book!

    Robyn - I'm still laughing from your last story! Talk about clever! Thanks Robyn!

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  27. louMay 25, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Julie~That was quite interesting! :))) Love Lou SWEET Ps I can't even get a picture for my post. I could use some help for blogg settings! I'm still blogg illiterate. I wrote I think three poems that won't go out to my listings. I spend more time working on setting than writing.lol lol Nice poem Julie….

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  28. LibbyMay 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    The Elizabeth Arden line was unexpected and whimsical. Liked it very much.

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  29. Empty Nest InsiderMay 26, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Laura - Sorry you're still having blogging trouble. I just read your poem, and I don't know what the problem is with your settings. Let me know if you're still having Issues. Thanks Laura!
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  30. Talli RolandMay 29, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Again another twist! How do you do it? Teach me, teach me!

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  31. Empty Nest InsiderMay 29, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Talli - I'm honored that such a successful author thinks that I could actually teach her something when I've barely been published! It would be fun to brainstorm together if you ever have a free moment. Thanks Talli!

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  32. Heather MurphyMay 30, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Good morning Julie, I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. Stop by my blog for details and to pick up your award

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