Question

The Key
1
Our new home
An old farmhouse
From more than two centuries ago
When patriots battled
Red Coats on the fields
Outside my window.
2
Up the stairs
To this secretive place
Finding dust and cobwebs
Peace, quiet and solitude
In this attic retreat
Away from the clamor and noise.
3
Legs draped across a rocker’s arm
Secluded away on this rainy day
My book in hand,
I find refuge in the stories
About others’ adventures
In another land.

Answer 1

4
Tucked in a corner under the eaves
Draped in a spidery shawl
A weathered wooden trunk
That’s suffered the ravages of time
Beckons me to take my leave
Of my far-off adventure.
5
Intrigued with what’s hidden
Inside this ancient chest
Hinges squeal as I pry the lid
To find a tattered black petticoat
And wrestled from its faded lacy folds
A small brass key drops to the floor.
6
What truths does this key hide?
I wonder as I search inside
And find faded indigo shoes
Leathery boots scuffed and worn.
A threadbare satin dress
Its sleeves shaped like bells

Answer 2

7
Beneath it all,
A carved box with fleur-de-lis
For centuries concealed
In which the key finally resides.
Opens a world of wonder
Of things at last revealed.
8
Faded looping letters scripted
On fragile, crinkled paper
To My Dearest Selah,
How I’ve missed you.
All is well. I pray to see you soon.
Your loving Anna.
9
Secreted in a discolored crimson pouch
I unmask the treasure
Captured at the end of a delicate chain
A golden locket,
Its letter A rubbed thin
And worn by time.

Answer 3

you have to read the entire thing before the queston is answered so sorry

Answer 4

7. Reread the first stanza of the poem:
Our new home
An old farmhouse
From more than two centuries ago
When patriots battled
Red Coats on the fields
Outside my window.
How does the description in the first stanza establish the setting of the poem?
Use two details from the poem to support your answer.

Answer 5

sorry though!

Answer 6

I'm Not Really Sure I Can Answer This.

Answer 7

ok sorry

Answer 8

lets see if i can help

Answer 9

It seems o put a reflective mood.

Answer 10

becuz "more than 2 centuries ago" and "outside my window" iguess

Answer 11

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