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I'm A Child of Scissors-Tell Me About Your Hobby

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Poem written for and submitted to “Tell Me About Your Hobby”

poetry contest 4/22/2024, Tania Kitchen, sponsor

“Scrapbooking began in the 1820s and grew in popularity throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century. Men, women, and children used scissors to cut information related to their interests and paste the clippings on recycled paper, re-purposed books, or commercially produced blank scrapbooks. Today, many scrapbookers prefer crafting digital scrapbooks that can be saved and easily shared without the need for cumbersome albums.” (Wikipedia.com)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I gather up pictures and bits of my past and scrapbook them into an album that will last. How dear to my heart are the photographs therein pasted; the hours I spent thus were surely not wasted. Their pleasures were many and no sorrow they knew, as fond recollections I now have them to view. I’m a child of scissors and a gummy paste pot; this album is the offspring of my patience, pleasure begot. I write about milestones and travels and such the times of my life that I treasure so much. A few special photos, a family tree with a few thoughtful words and journaling, soon I will see… This album I’ve made is much more than a book; it’s worth even more than the time that it took. It’s a book holding treasured memories made with great care by a heart and hands with embellishments, a legacy to share.

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Paul Willason

Date: 4/23/2024 2:45:00 AM

Just a beautiful poem dear Sara...infused with the joy of memory making and preservation...scissors drafted into the service of creating ones story. Brings back thoughts of childhood when I spent hours buried in a scrapbook lovingly put together by my Grandmother. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:37:00 AM

thanks, Paul, for stopping by and for your mindful and positive comments. My love for scrapbooking came from doing as you did with your grandmother. I could sit with her for hours and look at her albums and listen to her stories. Gotta appreciate the deep connection made. Have a great day, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/23/2024 1:37:00 AM

Scrapbooks are a memorial of our past. You must have time for them. Alas my time is limited. I do have albums of photos gathering dust. Need to refresh my past. Great poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:38:00 AM

thanks, Victor, for your sincere, kind words and your visit. Liked 'scrapbooks are a memorial of our past.' Well said. Have a splendid Tuesday, Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/23/2024 1:18:00 AM

I do beading going back many years, long necklaces, chokers and bracelets and sell them - I'm always looking out for new styles and awesome beads. But my passion and all time pass time is poetry. Love your poem Sara, your couplets are rhymed beautifully and your poem is a pleasure to read. love and best wishes JENNIFER.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:39:00 AM

thanks for dropping by, Jennifer, and for sharing your hobby and interests with me. My niece does beading and just loves it. Glad you have a passion for poetry. Have a splendid day, hugs, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/22/2024 12:29:00 PM

- I've had Scrapbooking as a hobby for many, many years ... love it :) - Photo albums, pictures and cards - "This album I've made is much more than a book; it's worth even more than the time that it took " - There are endless hours behind the work - I sell my cards, but barely get paid for the material ...but, I have the pleasure of making them :) - Lovely poem, Sara :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:41:00 AM

thanks for dropping by, Anne-Lise, and for sharing your love of scrapbooking. My sister-in-law creates cards--actually paints them and sometimes uses my poetry...a shared little hobby. You're right...there's the joy of making them. Wishing you a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 4/22/2024 10:09:00 AM

Nice ollection of treasures for future.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:41:00 AM

thanks, Jay. Appreciate you dropping by; enjoy your day, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 4/22/2024 9:05:00 AM

What a lovely treasure to give the future.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:42:00 AM

thank you, Jerry. Yes, I'm glad to give something to the future...actually a lot of 'somethings' -- about 25 albums. oh my! enjoy your day, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/22/2024 8:49:00 AM

Dear Sara, The poem you wrote about making a scrapbook to hold onto cherished memories is very beautiful. The heart and soul of making an album full of treasured memories is in the time and effort spent collecting photos and other artifacts. To capture the feeling of warmth and reminiscence that comes from making a scrapbook, you stick to straightforward, descriptive language. Using adjectives such as "dear," "pleasures," "fond recollections," and "treasure so much" creates an emotional connection to the remembered experiences. Best of luck with the contest

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:44:00 AM

Thanks for your visit, dear Sotto. I appreciate the insights you gleaned from reading my poem. Glad my use of straight forward and descriptive language was effective. Goal accomplished! have a great day, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/22/2024 5:34:00 AM

Loved when I was creating a special album with a group but that is in the past for me. Do love those albums. Blessings ~ Kim

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/23/2024 4:43:00 AM

thanks for dropping by Kim and for sharing your scrapbooking experience. Hope you have a splendid Tuesday, hugs, Sara