written by Mammy Ann McDowell, 2006

There’s a little old house that sits right off Highway 89, the paint is peeled off as it’s weathered with time. I really don’t know it’s history, or why it’s so small, but that doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter at all. There’s an old Elm tree growing close by, it’s branches still reaching for the sky. I’m sure children once laughed and played there, I know it’s true, ’cause the old swing still hangs there.

I wonder if the old house feels lonely and sad, seeing all the changes and wishing for all the life it once had? I wonder how much longer it will stand, with all the progress made by man? Seems there’s no more room for anything old, or all the wonderful stories still left untold. You’ll always make my heart feel warm as I pass by “that little old house” right off Highway 89-

pictures taken by Sheree in June of 2006 *

5 responses to ““The old house on Highway 89””

  1. honestlyimportant6e3f8b7317 Avatar
    honestlyimportant6e3f8b7317

    Is the house still there?? These pictures are so cool! They go perfectly with Mammy’s words 🩷

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    1. Sheree D (Sheree) Avatar

      No, they tore it down sometime after unfortunately! I think it was where the Days Inn is now.

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      1. honestlyimportant6e3f8b7317 Avatar
        honestlyimportant6e3f8b7317

        I’m glad you got those pictures first!

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