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LindsayP
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0 posted 2007-08-18 11:49 PM



Memories

As I sit here now and reminisce, my memory’s right on track
And I see again a little boy with a schoolbag upon his back,
My first day at school is as clear today as it was all those years ago
Sitting up behind Pop on the horse & see my tear bank overflow.

There was only one male teacher in our tiny one room school
And to make the new kids feel at home was usually the rule,
He made us feel appreciated, Joe Johnson was his name
For three short years he taught us on his teaching road to fame.

Thinking of those schooldays in those far off days of yore
I was just an average pupil, not the sharp knife in the draw,
The three r’s was what they taught us with a strong touch of discipline
To sound our words correctly and that swearing was a sin.

I remember well the fun we had long ago in youthful years
All the love and laughter, the good times and the tears,
At weekends we’d go rabbiting with the dogs and rifles too
Our chance to earn some pocket money when extras were so few.

Through our years of childhood all we knew were droughts
Dust storms and water shortages that filled our mind with doubt,
But you don’t miss what you’ve never had & it makes you more defiant
I’m sure it enhances character and it makes you self- reliant

I remember well the teenage years when I first learned to dance
Also when I started courting and my love life to advance,
Oh so sweet the memories as I live them all again
A great time in my youthful years that I can never more regain.

There comes a time in all our lives when a cross road we will reach
A line between youth and adulthood, a line that we must breach
Some are lucky that they know just what they want to do
While others take a risky path and their life goes all askew.

At the latter end of our life memories are all that we have left
The happy memories best remembered not the ones where we’re bereft
Wayward thoughts I’ve put aside and are certainly not my nemesis
For happy memories come flooding back as I sit here and reminisce.

                                                                             Lindsay P Wilson
  



© Copyright 2007 Lindsay P Wilson - All Rights Reserved
EmilySian
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1 posted 2007-08-19 05:43 AM


I found this very enjoyable. Great poem about growing up!
Kit McCallum
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2 posted 2007-08-19 08:26 AM


A wonderful message wrapped up in a nicely formatted piece, Lindsay. Welcome to Passions!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Rick
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3 posted 2007-08-19 08:38 AM


Hi Lindsay, great poem mate, welcome to Passions, you will enjoy it here my friend, good people, great works.

Rick

Sunshine
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4 posted 2007-08-19 09:29 AM


Lindsay,

From the sounds made in this first post,
it certainly sounds as if you will have
a lot of history to share with us, poetically.

We will all look forward to reading more
of your poetry.

Please, check your email
for a Very Special Greeting!

" It matters not this distance now  " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
~*~
KRJ

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5 posted 2007-08-19 11:17 AM


Welcome, and I am certain that there are
many others sitting here now...remembering
those days now gone....I know I am.

LindsayP
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6 posted 2007-08-23 12:01 PM


Thank you Magnus for your kind words for this first poem that I have sent to Passions. It is certainly very gratifing to have other people enjoying your poetry. Thanks again. LindsayP  
LindsayP
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7 posted 2007-08-23 12:04 PM


Thank you young Emily for your appreciation
much appreciated. LindsayP

LindsayP
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8 posted 2007-08-23 12:15 PM


Hello Sunshine. Thank you too for your response. It's getting feed back from folks like you that makes writing poetry so worthwhile. All the best. LindsayP
LindsayP
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9 posted 2007-08-23 12:19 PM


Kit McCallum. It's great to get feedback on what we write. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Most welcome  LindsayP
Rick
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10 posted 2007-08-23 07:23 PM


Hi Lindsay, looks like you have mastered the program, hope you are having fun with it.

Rick

Artic Wind
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11 posted 2007-09-22 11:23 AM


Beautiful

poem

ARCTIC WIND

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12 posted 2007-09-22 11:49 AM


Lovely poem,LindseyP,
Your memoriies and your poetry are delightful.

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13 posted 2007-09-22 12:43 PM


There comes a time in all our lives when a cross road we will reach
A line between youth and adulthood, a line that we must breach
Some are lucky that they know just what they want to do
While others take a risky path and their life goes all askew.


I love your poem and its great message, but I am one who simply refused to get off that fence and am still a kid!

Welcome to Passions In Poetry.

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2007-09-22 03:27 PM


LP, I am so pleased to get to know you better through this revealing and poignant reminisce.

Hugs to you,

EA

latearrival
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15 posted 2007-09-22 03:37 PM


Very nice. The memories are all we have at times, but by their very nature, it helps  when we mentor our younger family members or young friends. Not to teach or preach, but to share so they can help themselves to the parts they can use in their lives. My young nieces love to isten and frequently come to me with questions. Thank you for sharing, "late"
Earl Brinkman
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16 posted 2010-08-17 11:25 PM


Thank you for sharing your early memories.  They were most interesting.
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