Mill Gears Abstract Painting (Burwell-Morgan Mill) — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Massage wooden gears
old mill stones
powered by water
grinding raw grains
still operational —
life is all about
how well we
shift the gears.
— kenne
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Mill Gears Abstract Painting 3 comments
Grist Mill Gears Photo Art, A Little Gallery — “At The Old Mill” 3 comments
“At the Old Mill”
by Violet Lee
Radiant day is slowly fading,
And the evening calm and still,
Gazing through the oak and willow,
Stoops to kiss the ancient mill.
Listen to the damsel dancing
To the jig of feed and flour,
And the water-wheel revolving
With a dashing, constant power.
There is music in the rattle
Of the tinkling wheat that falls,
In the hopper, as the miller
Stops to heed the gristman’s calls.
Yes, I love this shaded building,
Love the flowing stream and flowers,
Love to hear the busy clatter
On the lingering summer hours.
More than all, I love the miller,
For his sake, I love the rest;
Of this world and its enchantments
I adore him the best.
Of these twilights I would weary
If his voice came not to cheer.
And this mill – life would grow dreary
If my darling was not here.
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Burwell-Morgan Mill In Millwood, Virginia 9 comments
Located in the small town of Millwood, Virginia, near Spout Run where a mill-race runs next to the mill,
the Burwell-Morgan Mill was a joint business venture of Nathaniel Burwell and Daniel Morgan.
The mill was built 1785 and was one of only a few interior water wheel (20 feet in diameter) in the nation,
which allowed the miller to grind year-round.
Designed with a double set of wooden gears, the mill was able to turn two grindstones, one for corn and one for wheat. Commercial operation of the mill continued to 1952 and currently is maintained by the Clarke County Historical Association.
Bob McNeily is getting answers to questions. — Images by kenne
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Office area of the mill.
Becoming is Superior to Being 