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Boomer Styles
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since 2014-03-02
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South Side Of Success

0 posted 2016-12-03 04:12 AM


remember as a youngster
when you couldn't wait to grow
so you'd measure up to your favorite wall
or refrigerator door

but soon the time would pass away
as we all know time will do
and we'd look at all the marks we left
in places as we grew

today our kids grow fast and tall
and soon they'll leave the nest
and among my favorite memories
are those on the old ice chest


One ladle serves the soup that feeds the mouths of the many.

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Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
1 posted 2016-12-03 08:45 AM


Good memories here... I can remember when a simple chip off the old block was considered a treat once the new one was in place
JerryPat2
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2 posted 2016-12-03 10:52 AM


You bet I was anxious to grow up. To finally shave and leave my face a bloody mess. Much like I have left my life. Eh, Boomer I think I have finally lived long enough to be considered "grown up." Loved this write!

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
3 posted 2016-12-03 08:31 PM


pleasure to read...james
2islander2
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since 2008-03-12
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by the sea
4 posted 2016-12-03 11:36 PM


very well done, memories we could share with others for sure, you point it with élégance in pennings,  so sweet

have a good day


yann

Boomer Styles
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South Side Of Success
5 posted 2016-12-04 01:41 AM


Thank you, each of you, so much! You're all very kind!

One ladle serves the soup that feeds the mouths of the many.

Jack Napes
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Phaedra's Womb
6 posted 2016-12-06 05:52 AM


Much truth in a good flow of words.

Touch, but don't look

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