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On The Way to School
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On The Way to School |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A gentle, spring rain and the smell of lilacs reach out from the past to remind me of another place and time. I see myself sitting by the window of the bus as it stops to pick up the students of Liberty School. My mind is recording memories for future use... Perhaps a poem about the row of red tulips in that yard across the street. Ida Werrett |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I love the melancholy longing in this...almost like I'm sitting there looking out that window myself...gotta go...my mind is calling in the memories... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Ida, Nice one. You're lucky to have such nice memories of school. Love Bobby |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Lovely reflections and depth. Very soothing read. Eric IF YOU HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE DO IT ON THE SIDE OF MERCY AND LET TIME SEASON THE RESULTS. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ida~ 'A gentle, spring rain and the smell of lilacs reach out from the past to remind me of another place and time.' My goodness, you have pulled a page from my memory to remind me of another place and time~ Such nostalgic thoughts in your penning~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ida - now that I've read this I'm going to be very disappointed if you don't write a poem about those roses. Just so happens they are my favorite. Waiting to see the poem... BC |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, I loved this poem - it took me back to my frist day of school. I was so excited and ran onto the school bus ahead of my brother and two of my older sisters. When I got off at the school, I forgot my pack with my lunch and tablet and pencil. I was devastated and didn't know what to do - all of a sudden my brother ran up with my stuff and took me to class. He has always been my hero. Thank you for bringing this back to me. Love, A |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I thought I was in South Africa, and suddenly I was in a bus long ago in the USA, taking in the changing views from the window and excitedly looking forward to a day at school . . . and now I will be looking for a poem about a row of red tulips. Thanks, that was both fun and nostalgic. And then, Alison, I was in Alaska, experiencing your first day of school elation and the devastation at having left your precious school pack on the bus, and your relief when your brother brought it to you - and the tears flow for your hero brother because I know . . . - Owl |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ida... very much enjoyed this read! RDBBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is very beautiful, Ida. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for reading and commenting. It's funny how such a simple memory can stay in your mind for years. Ida |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
A fine, nostalgic 'slice of life' write (and comment/reply by Marge) that I somehow (unfortunately) missed initially ... MUCH sustained applause!! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Yes dear Ida memory is a wonderful thing especialy when you can come up with such fond memories, great read my friend.Love Lindsay |
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