Open Poetry #32 |
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Only Yesterday (Inspired by VAS) |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA ![]() |
I recall yesterday when the clock ticked and chimed lazily on the wall of a house small, yet comfortable to a child. A place where imaginations flourished, where trees seemed to touch clouds and fences were far to high to hurdle over. When baseballs only went a short distance and the neighbors cat liked the sand box as much as my shovel....Where wet sand formed into caverns where demons and other vile creatures awaited me. A time when coal dotted the tracks of trains that lumbered slowly through the yard, destined to see the next sunrise, the light of an engine lighting the room as I lay there listening, ever listening...wanting to one day be one of them. A life far more simple, where finances were managed by the number of lemonades sold or....the number of empty soda bottles collected and traded for a favorite candy...Peanut Butter Logs...find them now .... Yes, yesterday before the razor really had a blade in it and soap shaved off a smooth face so easily. When bubbles covered you from head to toe and the tickles of each one made you giggle. When caramels were always in the bowl waiting and pick up sticks was the thing. Or when miniature cars raced the rug and crashed into domino houses. Tomorrow brings another year upon the child of old. And each step seems just a little taller, longer. And being called Sir isn’t always fun now...especially from those who hated “Thirty”....several years ago. But Thirty was only a few days ago, wasn’t it? (Thank You VAS...for the inspire) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...This is great...took me back to Shoots and Ladders...and as for pick up sticks, there is a restaurant chain in Calif. with that name. I guess teatherball is still around, isn't it? Thanks for the memories! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write so full of memories Barry. They say we all get a little nostalgic around our birthday... Hope yours is a splendid one. ![]() ~Hugs & Grins, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Happy Birthday tomorrow, Barry! Mine was Saturday. I went through similar ponderings....those ponderings stay longer than they used to and today they are still with me. So I understand and appreciate your poem so much. Have a splendid day tomorrow and year ahead. ![]() |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh Martie, we could fill up a book with nostalgia of our yesterdays, couldn't we? Glad I could give you a little touch of your own... Nancy, thanx dear lady...you are a precious gift to us all and all of your hugs shall never be forgotten... Jo...Yes, I know....and I will have a good day tomorrow...even as the cake comes with fewer candles because the smoke alarm will go off if we put them all on...and lighted them... Thank You. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Barry it's those memories that keep us young...and I hope tomorrow is wonderful day for you. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Scorpio, you are correct, for without them, smiles might come less frequently, and memories would not fill our minds at moments when we so dearly need that break. Thank You, and I hope so too... |
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