Hobbies Revisited

With time on my hands now that I am retired,
To hobbies I have returned,
And I am not disappointed.

I am back into stamp collecting,
Still find it rewarding,
Brain cells re-connecting,

Memories of shared interest with my Mum,
Which was far from Dumb.

Stamps on approval in post,
Hunting for coins that were lost.
To exchange for cheque to send by same day post,
Number of pen pals something to boast.

Waiting at letter box for stamps from foreign lands,
To get into our hands.


Swapping stamps with friends,
Visits to stamp shops,
Asking relatives to save stamps.

The joy of getting stamps from countries just born,
Countries that are no more make me feel old and forlorn.
Saving their stamps for posterity makes me feel re-born.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 1:12 PM
Hello David Smith, it is wonderful to have pen pals, i have pen pals and I have been writing to them for the longest time. They are my closest friends. have a nice day my friend.
Smith Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Good to hear Darlene.
Proxenos Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Hi David, I have a collection of stamps that are very old, my grandfather supplied me with the majority - I have first day editions also - you are welcome to this collection but will enquire how i would get it to you and will have to scout around for these stamps, i cant actually remember where i have them stored. Great poem, brings back memories. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Smith Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 1:33 PM
Such generosity is so heartwarming Jennifer, when you find them just let me know through soup mail and we can take it from there. Find out how much cost to send and I will make sure cost is covered. If some family member wants them in meantime it is still very thoughtful. I find hobbies contribute to the happiness and well being of all ages. Also stick-ability and general concentration as well as helping with forming friendships. You have a really great week Jennifer. Very best regards David in NZ
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