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After Three Decades

I stood at the century-old gate of my high school Alma mater on Sunday morn last summer; Excited as if I had a date. I saw people passing by; The old folks recalled me, Yes, they recalled me with glee. And I humbly knew why. I gazed at the benches made of stone beside the Marcos building, where we used to sit and sing as if the place was our own. I smiled as I set my eyes at the hall where we performed comic plays that brought laughters in many ways to the audience, big and small. I recalled the honours on us bestowed, the medals -silver and gold; the warm applause of young and old that gave our parents something to behold. I pondered these things in my brain, the changes from places, to people's faces; Only memories remain. BRIAN'S SELECT 2,any form,any theme Contest Judged: 6/3/2020 5:58:00 AM Sponsored by: Brian Strand 1st Place

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Date: 6/17/2020 6:30:00 AM
This beautiful verse of yours brings back memories of my school days. How different everyone has grown up now. I guess reminiscing those days is always an experience of tears and joy. You weave magical words. Congratulations on your splendid win :)
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Date: 6/10/2020 12:43:00 PM
The last stanza is so poignantly penned. Marvelous, JCB, and congrats on your first-place finish. Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 6/9/2020 2:31:00 PM
this is just how I felt at my 30th high school reunion, the last one I was ever able to attend. It's just too far away for me to get back to them. I remember how old some of the people looked, and could not recognize some of them any more. It's a very weird experience and then to see some of them very much as I remembered them. I enjoyed your walk down memory lane. It can never be ours again except in memories.
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Date: 6/8/2020 10:04:00 AM
Such happy memories to be reminisced. Your winning poem is touching, JCB. Congratulations ~ John
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Date: 6/8/2020 5:53:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wondrously expressed through your poetic elucidation. Thanks likewise for my placements in your sponsored contests. I'm so blessed. God bless you. (By the way, you mentioned "Marcos Building"... Feeling ko, magkababayan tayo...) Salamat.
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Date: 6/8/2020 8:19:00 AM
Oh,dear Beata yes po. Congratulations for all your winning poems.
Date: 6/6/2020 6:02:00 AM
We never forget special memories, especially ones like these... Love your poems..
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Date: 6/4/2020 10:45:00 PM
Sounds like you have some wonderful memories to cherish always, JCB...congrats to you on your win! xx Rhonda
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Date: 6/8/2020 8:20:00 AM
Thank you dear Rhonda. High school life is really unforgettable!
Date: 6/3/2020 9:58:00 AM
Congratulations, Dear Poet! It is a remarkable poem penned beautifully with heartfelt emotions! Best wishes!
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Date: 6/4/2020 11:58:00 PM
Thank you dear poet Mala for your warm appreciation. All the best.
Date: 6/3/2020 8:22:00 AM
Congrats and I wish you many more blessings through your writing. God be with you, Love, Gina
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Date: 6/4/2020 11:57:00 PM
Thank youbdear Gina for your inspring comment. God bless.
Date: 6/3/2020 7:19:00 AM
Fond memories of days gone by. Beautifully penned, JCB, congrats on your win. John
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Date: 6/3/2020 7:40:00 AM
Thank you dear poet John. Congratulations on your win, too. More power on your pen.
Date: 6/3/2020 6:29:00 AM
This is so superbly articulated--a tender write dwelling in sweet memories.
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Date: 6/3/2020 7:26:00 AM
Thank you dear poet Vijay for your warm comment. More power.

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