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1959

I spent the year of 1959 In England with Al And the world was mine then Al's world anyway He taught me that one English penny was twice as big as an american one And things like that are important when your ten When your ten you believe in King Arthur and the Lady of the lake And you believe in people like Al too Because they always know what to say and when to say it Now the year is 1969 and I am two times ten Never to be just ten again Because now I've learned that even kings have moments of weakness Tables crack in two Ladies cry when you leave them And small boys do too

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Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/21/2013 3:58:00 PM

Michael, this is an absolute treasure. The theme and writing are exquisite. This is going in my faves. Congrats on being featured poem of the week :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/21/2013 9:07:00 AM

Michael, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week. enjoy life with smiles :-) love <3 LINDA

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/18/2013 10:26:00 PM

I have enjoed reading this little time capsule and memories Michael, congratulations on its feature..'

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 6/24/2013 6:41:00 PM

Seems childhood days plant lasting impressions. I liked this. Thanks for reading my stuff. I'm not on here that often anymore but I love the site.

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 4/4/2013 10:22:00 AM

Hello Michael, It is a very special person who may write and make the reader both laugh and cry between lines. Your expression is priceless. Keep it up Michael and keep it flowing. Smiles...

Michael Ainsley
Date: 9/21/2016 11:12:00 PM

My love to you Sharon.