The Old Halltree

much life observed..

its mirror

has reflected

over a century of faces..

a covered wagon

climbing Allegheny gaps.. 

arriving now

in its present station

decorated each season..

 now dressed awaiting

costumed children

with their bags 

of treats..

it has not always

reflected

joy and celebration

undoubtedly many sorrows

its mirror was shown..

taken for granted

many stored muddy boots

hats soaked with sweat..

a chair holding

warm garments

during cold winters past..

a mirror

must have a

dark back side

for its job of reflecting..

this mirror's darkness

composed of 

wet mud and dry dust

the wood encrusted with

 deposits of earth..

sorrow and pain

these layers are there..

darkness and glass

formed the mirror

we see..

reflecting 

the sun of mornings

as wagon wheels turned..

and quite soon

the laughter of children

on this Halloween..