Brian Strand Poet Rhyme

Forties Child

Freezing slides on sheets of ice
Balaclavsa snug;
Finger mitts,snow-balling bold,
Playtime in the cold.
Satchels,desks with lift-up lids,
Pen nibs and inkwells;
Five-stones,conkers in the yard,
Before the lesson bell

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Hgarvey Daniel Esquire May 9, 2009 at 6:08 AM Dear Brian,Congratulations on YOUR Featured POEM "Forties Child" LOVE the Title Superb as Always Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious comments ALWAYS...HG

Raul Moreno May 9, 2009 at 1:48 AM Brian, congrats on your feature of the week...Raul

Izzy Gumbo May 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM I love your use of words... very nice! Congrats on your feature! :) Izzy

James Fraser May 5, 2009 at 3:45 PM Brian, this poem takes me back to school, and many memories, well done on your feature. Thank you for sharing, James.

Laura Mckenzie May 5, 2009 at 3:17 PM Brian You created a picture of the past for sure! Congratulations on your featured poem! Well done my friend! Laura :)

Lena Townsend May 5, 2009 at 5:55 AM You capture the fun and innocence of childhood here while sharing the memories that so many can relate to. Great write. Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita

Sean Kelly May 5, 2009 at 3:56 AM Brian , DAS-J , said it , so well . Where did it all go wrong ?? Lost to progress AGAIN !! . Great piece , 40's Man , and still going strong !! .....

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 4, 2009 at 9:54 AM Brian The fifties were about the same...lift up desk top, ink wells and such. What happened??? Oh, I see-PROGRESS. Thanks for your educational comment. (Smiling) Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Love, Dane

Vince Suzadail Jr. May 4, 2009 at 8:41 AM Congratulations Brian on "Forties Child" being featured. In spite of the times being financially and medically (polio scare) worse, I still believe they were better days (family, community, spiritually, the important things). Vince

Sharon Winter May 4, 2009 at 7:32 AM Extremely nostalgic and although its winter I get a warm and cozy feel. My own memories of childhood I guess. Warmest congrats Brian on a most excellent featured write. Love, Shar

Anna-Marie Docherty May 4, 2009 at 4:04 AM Wonderful writing, Congratulations on being featured, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

Diane Christian May 4, 2009 at 3:44 AM a geat poem Brian congrats on your work being featured, God bless you from diane

Ernilando Tugaff May 3, 2009 at 11:06 PM Mr. Strand, Congratulations on your featured poetry. Another display of a womderful imagery. Mine is also featured this week.Ernilando

Carrie Richards May 3, 2009 at 6:11 PM Congratulations on this poem being featured this week, Brian. I love the nostalgia it brings to mind...wonderful moments from long ago! Like reading a novel:) Best wishes...Carrie