I have seen this old house many times.
Viewed during the day, it struck me as odd but whimsical.
It’s like the naughty younger sister among the stately, pristine white homes on the street.
Three pastel colors with a burgundy and gold leaf trim.
Seeing it in the early morning light transformed it into an image of beauty and grace.
Like homes, women often prefer the softer lights of dawn or dusk.
She Walks in Beauty
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.excerpt from “She Walks in Beauty” by George Gordon Byron, 1788 – 1824
Photo taken on my Samsung 6 in the wee hours of morning.
I love the quiet and softness of early morning.
Lori Greer in Portland 
Very true when we get up there in years.
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Beautiful post, Lori. I love the way the photo turned out and the poem is perfect for it.
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Looks like an interesting home. I love the light & tone of this photo – matches your words so well
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The softness of early morning light – indeed a truly beautiful image of a grand and lovely house. Thank you.
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One of my favorite poems.
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Lori, I live Byron and this poem is so befitting your beautiful photograph. Wee hours of the morning for you, you said, but it seems that most lights are switched on in this lovely old house!?!?!?
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Lovely picture and excellent use of it
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Awesome words penned. Great poem
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For me it looks like a little haunted. I don’t know why. But I love the early wee hours of morning. The best part of the day
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Beautifully said, Lori and what a picture! Is that Lurch I see standing on the front porch?
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I love houses like this too. I love the old ones that even if they have been neglected, still allow me to envision their past glory. So nostalgic. 🙂
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Some age gracefully – lovely poem by one who sees more than the surface.
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Lori, the photograph shows a beautiful home which doesn’t totally look as colorful in the muted, glowing light of early morning. I am glad you told us, it is quite unique in the daytime. Sounds like a quaint California or East coast house. . .
I prefer dates in candlelight! 😉
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Lovely post – thanks so much for sharing such enchantment!
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