In My Eighth Year

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For the  Fondest Memory Poetry Contest of  Julianne Williams

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The sledding and the skating in ‘63;
the sugar cookies frosted green and red;
the stringing popcorn with my family
and going anxiously that Eve to bed.

The gift exchange when relatives would meet.
Some traveled far to Grandma's little town.
The feast and seeing cousins, such a treat!
We  stayed and played until the sun went down.

The program at our church where all took part.
Our flock was small but talent did not lack.
The joyous songs; before we would depart;
the glorious sweets dispensed from Santa's sack!

No holiday to come could be as dear
as when I was a child in my eighth year!

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Date: 10/5/2024 5:13:00 PM
Wonderful memories Andrea, Congrats on your win
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Date: 10/4/2024 3:55:00 PM
Singing at church and time spent with my grandma was also, and still is a favourite of mine. enjoyed reading your poem Thank you for entering the contest and congrats on your placement x
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/4/2024 4:48:00 PM
Thanks so much for the win, Julianne.
Date: 10/1/2024 1:12:00 PM
What a lovely write/story. Sounds like you had a great time. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 10/1/2024 7:16:00 AM
This is such a nostalgic write. When i was younger too things were so different and human connection was more stronger. I love this. This really is perfect for the fondest memory contest! Youv expressed so well with such brilliant rhymes! Best wishes! Sending you light always sweet andrea
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Date: 9/30/2024 10:32:00 PM
Aw, what a nice description. Yep, it's hard to match the magical experience of an 8 year old.
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Date: 9/30/2024 4:41:00 PM
Awesome pen, Andrea. Nicely done, not..overdone. In essence, you were describing my eighth year. ~))) At times, I wish I could walk through the door through the magic land of the past. But with a poem like this? You magically took me there!! A FAVE Hugs Pangie xx
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Date: 9/30/2024 1:24:00 PM
It's always nice looking back at the past and when it was a happy one, the heart rejoices. This is a wonderful poem, Andrea. Wishing you a fabulous new week.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/30/2024 3:32:00 PM
thanks
Date: 9/30/2024 1:03:00 PM
Lovely memories Andrea, I do belive Christmas as now lost its magic and meaning compared to years ago.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/30/2024 3:30:00 PM
yes, it surely has.
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