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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2017-05-17 07:58 PM




Something about the smell
of fresh cut grass
reminds me of summer
and running through the yard
with my wet from the wading pool
bare feet covered in grass clippings.
It takes me back to being a kid.
My scrawny body,
impervious to the heat,
playing in dirt
fine as talcum powder
that settles softly
on my upper lip
and around my eyes
damp with sweat.
I play until Dad comes home
then it’s time to eat
After supper,
its bath time
and I leave a ring.
Fresh from the tub
and in my PJ’s
I pester my older brothers,
with their new summertime
short bristly haircuts,
by running my feet
over their heads
just because it feels good.

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P.U Stinkenbaum
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1 posted 2017-05-17 10:55 PM


Your well articulated reminisces were very entertaining to read Lori Rhoden and your close is most profound in it's relative innocence:
quote:
"just because it feels good"
To think we actually were able to practice this 'philosophic debauchery' without a license was remarkable! I think I finally had to surrender it when what I was "practicing" was deemed immoral, if not illegal!     

Just out looking for the real me...

Bluesy Socrateaser
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In The Mirror
2 posted 2017-05-18 01:32 AM


quote:
playing in dirt
fine as talcum powder
Never thought of it that way as a lad. Must be the effeminate take, which I like very much.

...just bein' Bluesy

Poet In Pink
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3 posted 2017-05-18 02:43 AM


Pleased to meet you Lori ~ Your poem certainly has me feeling good after reading it. I took a few leaps back into my own childhood and afforded myself the precious memories of your words.  Thank you for sharing that ~ Loved my read.
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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4 posted 2017-05-18 05:10 AM


PU,
The 3 boys were awfully patient with their little sister back then. Innocence is what makes a heart light. ~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2017-05-18 05:16 AM


Bluesey, Thanks for the read! The only other thing I could think of that it brought to mind was the dirt of an ant hill and I just couldn't make that work. ~L
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2017-05-18 05:21 AM


Nice to meet you too, Poet in Pink. I'm happy you found my words uplifting and I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know.
Welcome to the "Blue Buffet". I hope you enjoy it here. ~L

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2017-05-18 07:00 PM


Delightful...james
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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8 posted 2017-05-18 09:32 PM


Why, thank you James! I'm delighted you thought so. ~L
2islander2
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9 posted 2017-05-18 10:21 PM


so sweet, loving memories indeed, life has excellent moments
yann

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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10 posted 2017-05-19 05:58 AM


Hi Yann!Thanks for the read! ~L
jwesley
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11 posted 2017-05-19 11:36 AM


Memories - aren't they the bomb! They just make one's stage in life all the better because, good or bad, we can see what brought us to this point.  And you wear them well in this piece, my friend...

j.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere
12 posted 2017-05-20 08:02 AM


Hey Jimmy!
I was a pretty cute little kid until I had to get glasses in the second grade. Best part about being a little kid is that you don't worry about what you look like. ~L

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