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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

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2019 8:52:00 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Caren.