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The Dreaded Curfew
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The Dreaded Curfew |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Ah... the dreaded curfew. What is a child to do? On the wide green lawn between the apartment buildings where all the children played, having the most fun of all, just at the close of day. Where the fresh cut grass smelled so good. I would have stayed there forever... If only I could. I felt so exilerated, so alive. Free to run and play, out of those tunneled hives. But just when the fun would really begin our parents would call "It's time to come in." Ida Werrett |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh yes, the inevitable summons ! Yes indeed, wonderful recollections penned in well known sentiments. Loved this one from familiar ground. A fine poem and charming read. Heart2Heart |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
Sublime. This is what petry is all about. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, I remember that feeling too! Well done, Ida! Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Ida, Be thankful that you had someone who cared enough about you, to get you in off the street at night. Love Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Smiling in recognition. What a true and wonderful write, Ida. You've brought back many of childhood's memories today. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for reading and commenting. I guess we all have similar experiences as children. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very vivid in imagery and emotion, dear Ida. And I know how this felt! We would beg for just a few minutes more ... Beautiful! Love, Margherita |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You make me remember how magical the dusk was when I was called in from playing. Everything was more mysterious and fascinating. A |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You captured a moment that is such a delightful part of childhood!! Love the sweetness and everything about this poem of yours, Ms. Madness~  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
LOL! How true this is. I remember those times very well. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine impressionistic imagery in this 'memory snippet' ! sustained applause!! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"It's time to come in." ...these words were some of the most disappointing I can recall from my childhood...seems like I recall them as my mother would seek to divorce me from outside play, in what seemed to be the most perfect union ever...almost a punishment of being banished from my great outdoor arena, capturing and restraining me within the pale walls of indoor safety...alas, you have captured that feeling superbly...nice write... |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Dear Ida To be able to put yourself in the shoes of a child is remarkable. What a darling poem. Thank you for helping us go back in time. Billie C. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ida, why is it that parents are always such spoil sports when we are children out enjoying ourselves. But there again we do the same things ourselves when we have children of our own. Surely it can't be all that bad. Great poem my dear, enjoyed. Lindsay |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
just returning for another 'read' of this fine 'slice-of-summer' memories 'write' ! continuing applause for this 'penning' !! |
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