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The Attic
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The Attic |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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Dust and musty paper smells, the attic in the springtime's swell; Marge is wearing mommy's clothes, she says it will be tea time soon, I'm in daddy's shoes and tux; it's a rainy dress-up afternoon. That was fifty years ago when Marge still lived next door; this old attic hasn't changed, 'though Marge grew up and moved away, served tea for free at P.T.A., laughed about her kids when they played rainy dress-up afternoon. ©2003 by icebox |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm liking this kind of dust, Sir... and thank you very much for the smiles...  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
You are welcome. Thank you for reading my poem. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
so the more things change the more they stay the same..??? (smiling)... seems to me even the memories change. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yep, the memories changing can be a good thing, sometimes. Don't you think? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
IceBox~ Well, Marge is here to tell you that she loved the dusty attic~  Engaging read, sir~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very well done, my man...enjoyed much. jwesley |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox I never had an attic, but sure keep memories like those in the attic of my mind. Sweet how things that kids do circle, and are done again. Enjoyed this! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I remember my grandfather's attic...you described the smell perfectly. My sister and I would go up there and go through my grandfather's "treasures." We never played dress up, though. Played beauty shop once and gave my sister a really bad hair cut...big bald spots all over her head. She was 3 and I was 4. Gee, the memories your attic brought back to me. Boy, did I get spanked for that one! LOL Much enjoyed, Mr. Icebox.  Patricia |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah...drifting off to daydream... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so nice to relive those childhood memories My attic here is too nice, no musty smell there, no memories stored. M |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Cpat Hair ~ The past is how we remember it. Isn't it? *smile* garysgirl ~ Yes, sometimes it is a great gift. Marge Tindal ~ *laugh* Hi Marge! Thank you for reading this, I am glad you enjoyed it. jwesley ~ I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading. Martie ~ I think it is the same thing really. The only added stimulus is the sense of smell which is one of the memories strongest triggering devices. Thank you for reading my poem. And for your comment. Patricia ~ *laugh* My sister did that to my little brother; it was great to watch. Thank you for reading and for remembering. passing shadows ~ Yes, one of my favorite pastimes. I hope it was good for you. Thank you for reading my poem and for your comment. nakdthoughts ~ Well, no need to develop a dust allergy just to write. *laugh* The mind has its own attic. Thank you for reading my poem and for your comment. |
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