Line Gauthier Poet Roundel

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Childhood Memories

the soundtracks of my youth ramble
through the back alleys of my mind
bygone feelings in a scramble 
stirring old childhood memories

cerebral meanderings in kind
thrust my heart into a shamble 
dulcet escape from daily grind

old melodies as preamble
reminiscing years left behind
entice a bittersweet gamble 
stirring old childhood memories



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~LOOKING BACK~ 2023

AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on May 9, 2020 for contest BRIAN'S CHOICE 8 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 3RD

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Sam Kauffman May 12, 2020 at 12:33 AM Such creative imagery and combination of images, Line. "Back alleys of mind," "soundtracks of my youth" - wonderful metaphor. Congratulations! Line Gauthier May 12, 2020 at 8:35 AM Thanks for your visit and comment, Sam. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2019 at 2:47 PM This is very sweet and flowing, just like the music of youth you described, Line. Well done. Line Gauthier March 6, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.

Jan Allison February 9, 2019 at 3:30 PM I've never tried this form Line music can evoke such precious memories I must try this form now!:-) hugs jan xx Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 3:47 PM Yes, Jan. It's a fun form.

M. L. Kiser February 9, 2019 at 1:46 PM You describe this process quite well. Wonderful. Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 3:47 PM Thanks, ML, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Deborah Alexander February 9, 2019 at 3:02 AM Lovely combination of words and rhythm. I'm guilty of a few cerebral meanderings myself but if they produce a poem like this, it's worth it! Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thank you so much, Deborah, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Caren Krutsinger February 9, 2019 at 1:32 AM I am sure this is a perfect roundel, because Line, it is you. I wish you luck in the contest. This one leaves me dancing and singing some childhood songs I remember being taught when I was eight. So thank you for that! Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Caren.