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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Sailing Free? there he was sailing across the street carefree one foot on one foot pulsing the ground ~~both feet on sailing away up the rise of the driveway on his way to school handles in his hands following the rules almost ~~big smile on his face cheery eyes looking out twenty feet in front of me made me want to shout for joy about the carefree days~~ then, nostalgic I became wonderin' how much different this 21st century kind of fun a tear escaped my eye a lump in my throat thinking of the scooters made from old skates that were broke nailing them to a board oiling up their wheels headin' down the sidewalk how wondrous it would feel children today have more pavement for their store made, high-tech scooters, but the traffic and the meanies have grown, there’s even shooters wish that the children of our world could have it just as great playin' and a ridin' even when it's late as we or mom or grandma when we didn’t even have to lock the door at least there's some with the happy-go-lucky essence of childhood ©October 25, 2002 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, I'll seek the lighthouse evermore. [This message has been edited by VAS (10-26-2002 07:00 PM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Virginia, I completely relate to your poem, but, there still are small towns which allow children to play freely, and where people don't lock their cars or homes. I recently moved from SF Bay Area to small No. Calif. town to be closer to children. When the grandchildren informed me I didn't have to lock my car, I was dumbfounded. It is safe here, Nanny, they insist! They do not lock their doors! I still lock everything I possibly can, for having come from what you describe in your poem, I never feel totally safe, even here, where nothing ever happens. (Right!) That is their attitude and it is good to see them relaxed in their environment. The scariest thing to me is a mountain lion spotted a mile from here. Ugh! Great poem, you picked a good topic. Warmly, Pat  I enjoyed this poem. And, it is sad the majority of children don't get to have the freedom we did. ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
VAS - now this was great. Childhood, you write about it well... BC |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Virginia - wouldn't it be wonderful if our children and grandchildren could go outside and play without any hesitation or fear? No repetitive warnings from us about strangers, traffic and such? Very interesting write, well done. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
When I first moved to this town, it was as most small towns. However, the more it's grown, the more kidnappings and rapes...shootings, so often drug-related I think. Though, I have accidently gone away with my patio door not only not locked, but wide open, on the screen door closed. Of course it's on the back of the house, but I was gone for four days with nothing stolen or anything. My neighbor hadn't ventured into the room off the patio and never noticed it was open when she came in to feed the cats, etc. We are still safer here than in many towns this size...about 12,000 and definitely than urban America. But I have become more concerned about gangs out for something "new" to do, so I rarely walk after dark alone. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Virginia, this is really a good poem. I enjoyed it. I like the way you described things the way they used to be. Those were the good ole days, weren't they? It's a shame that in most places this day and age, it's not safe for children to play. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Love To All, Ethel |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
VAS beautiful write. We still don't lock the doors around here much and kids still play fairly safely. The world is a funny place sometimes though huh? Well written. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Virginia~ Things certainly are a lot different from the days of, "Look both ways before you cross the street, and come home when the streetlight comes on." Very well said. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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