Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

Chicago, I Forgot To Say, Thank You

Chicago, I forgot to say thank you!

I forgot to say thank you for my successful birth .
With the nuns at St. Mary's, all dressed in white,
Who provided my Mother with comfort on that 
birth night.

I forgot to thank the floor to ceiling mirror.
In that awesome Armitage Avenue flat.
For being there, watching me,
reflecting my toddler antics!

I forgot to thank the Chicago sidewalks,
Upon which I jumped rope and played.
And yes, I cried when I fell~
Bless you, Bucktown days!

I forgot to say thank you to Saint Mary's Church,
Where bells tolled daily.
A reminder that God indeed, ruled this earth.

I forgot to say thank Harold,the candy store owner.
For the jewels of of sweets,
Behind shiny glass cases.
Oh, boy what a treat.

I forgot to say not only thank
you, but I love you,
To all my Bucktown childhood  friends.

To Joanie, sister of my heart!
To Rita, Gloria, my beloved
Cousin Maggie,and more.
Plus all my relatives so loving,
Who came to our huge
apartment over my Father's
corner store!

Memories, that made me who
I am today.

Gratefully,
Panagiota

June 24,2019
8:30am PST

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Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2019 at 8:38 PM You grew up in Chicago! I lived there nine years. We may have passed on the street, in cars, or in a store. We may have chatted with each other! Wow! Amazing tribute to your home town. Was there a suburb? Panagiota Romios June 26, 2019 at 10:11 PM I lived in Elwood Park when I was 10,,, before that..Bucktown . City was safe then.. PR

Lindsay Laurie June 24, 2019 at 8:32 PM G'day Panagiota … childhood memories are something that we never seem to forget and quite often come in nostalgic conversation - thank you Panagiota - Lindsay Panagiota Romios June 24, 2019 at 8:43 PM Yes, Lindsay, in this unpredictable world, for me, anyway, it helps. Most of my friends from my youth are in the Midwest. So I rarely if ever get into a conversation about it with them. The younger set does not know that lifestyle or times. They know rushing around and so tethered to the internet.I start To feel so lost in these times, Panagiota. Thank you.

Gershon Wolf June 24, 2019 at 7:38 PM You have selected the better half of memory! Bravo! :) gw Panagiota Romios June 24, 2019 at 7:55 PM It was great when I grew up. respect, respect and more respect and love,and God. Things missing too much today. Police were not killed, are you kidding? Soldiers were honored! Panagiota

Panagiota Romios June 24, 2019 at 2:58 PM Goodness, Vitay, I am glad you saw the gratitude. It was a lovely part of Chicago. Very familial and close. Thank for for your steadfast support and the beauty of your poetry Panagiota

Vijay Pandit June 24, 2019 at 2:41 PM What a heartfelt write this is..feels so real because it is..reminiscing in childhood memories. I like the tone of your poem, saying thanks to those who made an impact on you..a genuine gem, Panagiota. Panagiota Romios June 24, 2019 at 2:58 PM See above box for reply....my error.