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Summer Hill

The fragrance of a memory From childhood long ago I’m brought back To a fenced in backyard Crayola blue sky Burnt umber ground Islands of green and yellow grass The scent of Summer Hill wafts As the unseen is revealed A dream remembered then forgotten You say it didn't happen I recollect the aroma that says it did

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 7/25/2014 9:05:00 PM
I know this sensation - my grandmothers yard from oh so long ago. The is so distinctive that the memories flood back when detected. Thank you - those are very happy thoughts for me.
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Date: 7/21/2014 11:05:00 AM
Love the nostalgia in this one, the urgency. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Date: 6/25/2014 10:58:00 AM
Thank you for sharing :)
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