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Forties Child

Freezing slides on sheets of ice Balaclavsa snug; Finger mitts,snow-balling bold, Playtime in the cold. Satchels,desks with lift-up lids, Pen nibs and inkwells; Five-stones,conkers in the yard, Before the lesson bell

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Date: 5/9/2009 6:08:00 AM
Dear Brian,Congratulations on YOUR Featured POEM "Forties Child" LOVE the Title Superb as Always Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious comments ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 5/9/2009 1:48:00 AM
Brian, congrats on your feature of the week...Raul
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Date: 5/7/2009 6:45:00 AM
I love your use of words... very nice! Congrats on your feature! :) Izzy
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Date: 5/5/2009 3:45:00 PM
Brian, this poem takes me back to school, and many memories, well done on your feature. Thank you for sharing, James.
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Date: 5/5/2009 3:17:00 PM
Brian You created a picture of the past for sure! Congratulations on your featured poem! Well done my friend! Laura :)
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Date: 5/5/2009 5:55:00 AM
You capture the fun and innocence of childhood here while sharing the memories that so many can relate to. Great write. Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 5/5/2009 3:56:00 AM
Brian , DAS-J , said it , so well . Where did it all go wrong ?? Lost to progress AGAIN !! . Great piece , 40's Man , and still going strong !! .....
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Date: 5/4/2009 9:54:00 AM
Brian The fifties were about the same...lift up desk top, ink wells and such. What happened??? Oh, I see-PROGRESS. Thanks for your educational comment. (Smiling) Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Love, Dane
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Date: 5/4/2009 8:41:00 AM
Congratulations Brian on "Forties Child" being featured. In spite of the times being financially and medically (polio scare) worse, I still believe they were better days (family, community, spiritually, the important things). Vince
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Date: 5/4/2009 7:32:00 AM
Extremely nostalgic and although its winter I get a warm and cozy feel. My own memories of childhood I guess. Warmest congrats Brian on a most excellent featured write. Love, Shar
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Date: 5/4/2009 4:04:00 AM
Wonderful writing, Congratulations on being featured, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
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Date: 5/4/2009 3:44:00 AM
a geat poem Brian congrats on your work being featured, God bless you from diane
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Date: 5/3/2009 11:06:00 PM
Mr. Strand, Congratulations on your featured poetry. Another display of a womderful imagery. Mine is also featured this week.Ernilando
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Date: 5/3/2009 6:11:00 PM
Congratulations on this poem being featured this week, Brian. I love the nostalgia it brings to mind...wonderful moments from long ago! Like reading a novel:) Best wishes...Carrie
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