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Buster Brown

My brother and I sang the Buster Brown song When we FaceTimed today; we both knew Every word about Buster and Tige,* who belong, As the jingle explains, in a shoe. Certain memories stick and remain in my head From my childhood, a lifetime ago, And though I can’t remember a book I just read, This old tune, from the 50’s, I know. It’s amazing to me how the brain seems to file Certain info that I can retrieve, But it runs out of room and so, after a while, Newer facts pay a visit, then leave. *Buster Brown was a children’s shoe company. Buster was a little boy and Tige was his dog. A picture of them both was inside the shoe.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 10/28/2023 8:02:00 PM

I remember the Buster Brown advert from the radio. In those early days I was glued to radio programs since we didn't have a TV yet. This poem brought back many memories, Ilene. Thanks for posting it. /Maurice

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/28/2023 5:39:00 PM

You put my thoughts to pen, Ilene --- and I imagine the thoughts of many others. Thank you, and with that, I now 'crown' you 'The Chronicler of Memory Lapses and Collapses!' lol. ~ The Wizard of Oy

Marikate Kingston

Date: 9/28/2023 4:16:00 PM

I confess I remember that one. I think my brother had Buster Brown shoes. Do you remember, "My bologna has a first name, its Oscar, my bologna has a second name it's Mayer Oh I like to eat it everyday and if you ask me why I'll say..'cause Oscar Mayer has a way with bologna" Children all over the country learned to spell bologna that year! Your poems are delightful!

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/27/2023 5:47:00 PM

I agree with you Ilene. Sometimes old memories will push their way into my brain at the strangest times.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/27/2023 1:58:00 PM

how wonderful you can share these precious memories together Ilene, its not a song I am familiar with but it sounds like you had fun singing:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/27/2023 1:39:00 PM

I remember them well. Most days I cant rememeber what I ate the day before:) I guess we're in the same boat, Ilene. Great to read you today. Hoping you are well:)