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Childhood Memories

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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 on March 10, 2019 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 23 sponsored by MARK TONEY and February 9, 2019 for contest WRITING CHALLENGE, FEB 2019 ROUNDEL FORM sponsored by DEAR HEART

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/12/2020 12:33:00 AM

Such creative imagery and combination of images, Line. "Back alleys of mind," "soundtracks of my youth" - wonderful metaphor. Congratulations!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/12/2020 8:35:00 AM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Sam. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2019 2:47:00 PM

This is very sweet and flowing, just like the music of youth you described, Line. Well done.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/6/2019 3:01:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/9/2019 3:30:00 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
Date: 2/9/2019 3:47:00 PM

Yes, Jan. It's a fun form.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/9/2019 1:46:00 PM

You describe this process quite well. Wonderful.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/9/2019 3:47:00 PM

Thanks, ML, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Deborah Alexander

Date: 2/9/2019 3:02:00 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
Date: 2/9/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Deborah, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/9/2019 1:32:00 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
Date: 2/9/2019 8:52:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Caren.