Oh my beloved,
For naught stand I In this reverie;
But that for a moment Wouldst thou see in me
The miracle I see in you.
For as the glorious sunrise-
In lengthening fingers-
Embraces the dew sodden earth,
So shall my heart,
Moistened with the tears
Of heartache and hope,
Embrace this vision of one
So lovely as you.
-poem by Richard L Cederberg
I love this poem, and it very nicely describes
how I feel when I see fantastic 100+ year
old homes that are in disrepair. In this age
of subdivisions, laminate flooring, and vinyl
siding, so few people pause and embrace
the grand old ladies of generations past.
Here are few in my hometown of Louisville, GA
(30434) that I think have amazing potential,
given mega restoration. Both have huge lots,
big old trees, and are a block from the historic
courthouse, post office, hardware store, etc.
When I win the lottery, I'll start a historic
preservation company for projects like these.
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