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Jumping Rope

Joining with my girlfriends on the playground, Up and down in circles, we’d swing a rope. My friends took turns. The rope swang round and round. Playing is the school child’s ray of hope In those recess times that we kids enjoyed so much. No one got left out. Double ropes meant Double Dutch! Glad were we taking turns swinging till our time to jump. Round and round our ropes kept swinging till the school bell rang. One by one we back into our classes ran. Picturing those times now with my gal pal gang, Even now I’d love to be right there once again! Dec. 10, 2020 for Brian Strand's 'ALL YOURS (Mar 12)' Poetry Contest

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John Watt

Date: 1/11/2021 10:55:00 AM

A delightful read of school days nostalgia. Congrats on your win ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/10/2021 9:37:00 AM

What a wonderful memory Andrea! Your delightful acrostic brought back precious memories of jumping rope at recess with my girlfriends! And, I loved "double dutch!" This simple memory was so well penned in subtle hues like a memory! Thank you my friend for taking me back to those happy moments on the playground!

Jack Horne

Date: 1/2/2021 7:20:00 AM

lovely nostalgic thoughts

Michael Tor

Date: 12/26/2020 11:17:00 PM

Lovely to go back in time and share a passion and want to go back to it...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/18/2020 8:00:00 AM

Me, too? Bring back those days. Great acrostic Pangie xx

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 12/13/2020 3:53:00 PM

I can see little gals playing the 'jumping rope' in this image that you create, Andrea!!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/11/2020 8:21:00 AM

I had forgotten about Jumping Rope... but remember now. So much fun. Love this sweet write from your thoughts, a B L E S S I N G to me, whispering peace. God bless you sweet Andrea

John Lawless

Date: 12/11/2020 7:52:00 AM

I tried "jumping in" on my sister and her friends doing "Double Duchies"...that's when i found out that girls weren't sissy's

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/11/2020 6:54:00 AM

I had forgotten those days, and man, were they fun! Thank you for the memories!

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/11/2020 5:41:00 AM

Lovely..Traditional games of our times were truly much enjoyable while keeping us fit. We used to tie rubber bands and made them as jumping rope. Now I still have that haha..

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/10/2020 10:52:00 PM

Oh, yeah! Those were the days, nostalgic memories of school time:) should place high:)

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 12/10/2020 10:13:00 AM

This is an excellent acrostic poem, my dear sister of God's inspirational grace, Andrea. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the "Rope Jumping" message. The descriptive excellence sends terrific images. The theme stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! I used to do a lot of rope jumping. Have a fantastic day and God's richest grace and blessings always. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/10/2020 10:03:00 AM

Hi Andrea, What precious and heartfelt memories you have shared. I too often recall my recesses on the school play yard many years ago. I really enjoyed your well-written nostalgic write. Best wishes in the contest.Have a great day my friend:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/10/2020 9:24:00 AM

Sweet memories of childhood always delight--so does your poem, Andrea.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/10/2020 7:50:00 AM

You look back at those happy times and wonder where did the years go. Tom