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A Sandwich For Sam

Second grade, Sam, going to school. White shirt, navy blue pants,to learn the Bible and the Golden Rule. The children hoist the great American flag at the beginning of each day. The tall trees and church steeple smiled that morning in May. Inside his Spider Man lunch box which he so cherishes, his prize. His peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which brings stars to his eyes! (Memories of a Grandmother) 1/18/2021 ~3~

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Emilia James

Date: 1/22/2021 3:05:00 AM

Was always happy with what my mother packed for my school lunch, was something different everyday. Don't think I really appreciated what she did back then but do now. Your poem brought back great memories Pangie, Thank you, Emilia : )

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/22/2021 3:58:00 AM

Dear Emila, As children, we maybe cannot fully appreciate our Mums. Myself, included. I have written a Poem but forgot about The title. Will let you know should I ever find it...did you see the ROCKETTE Poem...it has an image...not sure if all countries know who they are. Hope the image helps.. Thank you for your time and friendship. Pangiexx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/19/2021 12:51:00 AM

Wow, what a great memory things brings up; well crafted piece.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/19/2021 9:21:00 AM

Merci.ML sweet comment Pangie

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/18/2021 8:04:00 PM

Whoa! You bring me back a long way. Those times seem so innocent in retrospect. Wonderful write, Panagiota. Blessings, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/19/2021 9:23:00 AM

Gershon.yes dear friend. how innocent, those times were! Appreciate your visit Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/18/2021 4:34:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, a lot of children enjoy a peanut butter sandwich. I know i did when i was a child. Hugs Darlene Hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/19/2021 10:33:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, I have this once in awhile. Mostly for breakfast. Darlene

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/19/2021 9:25:00 AM

I agree! The aroma of them is terrific....glad you enjoyed the sandwiches! Pangie

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2021 1:58:00 PM

Can just see him open the lunch box wondering whats inside, then a big grin and his eyes light up. You brought back happy schoolday memories. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/19/2021 9:29:00 AM

I am with you, Tom. I saw kids eyes light up in school so many times. The innocence of children amazes me more than adults showing off their intelligence, ..boneheads)) Pangie

John Watt

Date: 1/18/2021 1:42:00 PM

This reminds me of my 2nd grade a LONG time ago. The nostalgia of a different era brings a wistful tear to my eye. Thank you for the wonderful writing, Pangie, and for reminding me of values that I grew up with. Hugs ~ John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/19/2021 8:55:00 AM

No crying, dear John. Like you, I think back to my childhood days. The nuns made fresh roll for us each morning. We sat at lovely tables. I had a swimming pool when in grade school! Dance lessons...great times. There was a God and an America to respect. Stay free! Pangie