I Remember Years Ago Potd

I remember, oh how I remember
the years that have gone by.
Our doors were never bolted
our windows never closed.

Women had part-time jobs
knocking on doors all afternoon,
their comely voices bidding:
Madam 'tis Avon calling for you.

Meantime grandma would sit
outside the house and gossip
with friends who passed her by,
whilst we would wander all alone
in fun parks or green meadows,
flying our gaudy coloured kites,
and gathering cowslips for our dear mum.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 1/22/2023 7:15:00 AM
Ahhh!!! I haven't seen this one before so a belated congratulations on your POTD. I enjoyed reading it. I can remember as a child times seemed so much safer. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 1/22/2023 5:20:00 AM
Belated Congratulations on POTD. Victor. If only we could change back to these times. No one locked their doors but good people were honest and respectful living by the golden rule. The freedom from fear we had as children was a true gift. Best, SuZ
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Date: 1/17/2023 3:42:00 AM
Congratulations on a beautiful POTD:)
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Date: 1/12/2023 3:07:00 AM
Hi Victor, back to your beautiful poem to congratulate you on your well deserved POTD
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Date: 1/11/2023 7:53:00 PM
i bet you got more than just MY fave to get POTD with this grand poem. Congrats, Victor.
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Date: 1/11/2023 6:47:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Victor - Reminds me of the old days ... when grandma got her daily visit from the neighbor ... they always had some gossip on the list ... exciting to listen to with "big" children's ears :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs
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Date: 1/11/2023 6:19:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD!!
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Date: 1/11/2023 4:17:00 AM
Awesome Victor... Hearty Congratulations on your potd honor... So many beautiful memories I cherish... A big FAV... God bless... ~ Ani
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Date: 1/11/2023 12:03:00 AM
I was a child those days Victor. Very atmospheric. Congratulations
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Date: 1/10/2023 5:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Victor - emotional, lyrical, serene descriptions! The picture you painted about the days that are gone - bring lots of touching memories for me too. Warm wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 1/10/2023 5:29:00 PM
Thank you Victor, for reminding me of what it used to be like. (Better days then, indeed). I'm embracing true moments these days, while holding onto the memories of long ago. Congratulations, my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/10/2023 5:19:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Victor. Those were the days my friend. :-) Enjoy your special day! Bill
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Date: 1/10/2023 1:05:00 PM
Hi Victor! Well-deserved POTD! Yes, I recall that when we decided to go on holiday, we had to go buy a lock and key; the door had never been locked! Elizabeth
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Date: 1/10/2023 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations, Enjoy the great Honor Panagiota
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Date: 1/10/2023 10:20:00 AM
Ah...those were the days! Congrats on POTD, Victor.
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Date: 1/10/2023 10:11:00 AM
Kudos for POTD, Victor. ;~]
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Date: 1/10/2023 9:37:00 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 1/10/2023 9:28:00 AM
Victor, a beautiful poem of yesterday when times were calm and serene. Congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
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Date: 1/10/2023 8:31:00 AM
I love this so much Victor ! Such beautiful nuances . Memories flying through the air with your kites . Delicious details . Sending big hugs and wishing you a healthy happy year . Congratulations on POTD! Susan :)
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Date: 1/10/2023 6:29:00 PM
Susan, please come by ~Anaya
Date: 1/10/2023 8:25:00 AM
Back to say congratulations on your poem of the day! Your memories are chicken soup for the soul, "These are the good old days"
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Date: 1/10/2023 8:23:00 AM
Just wonderful Victor taking us back to those glorious years of yesterday. Congratulations my friend on receiving POTD. Your kind heart shares some fond memories that will resonate in you forever...
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Date: 1/10/2023 8:19:00 AM
Lovely memories Victor. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :)
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Date: 1/10/2023 8:03:00 AM
I am back with congratulations on POTD, Victor. Your awesome poem conveys what was good about the good old days. :)
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Date: 1/10/2023 7:57:00 AM
Oh Victor so Glad this poem was deservedly honored with Poem of the day. Congrats.
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Date: 1/10/2023 7:56:00 AM
Congratulations for this meaningful POTD. Enjoy :)
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