Long Ago

Oh, I remember
Cards on spikes
On the bikes we rode

Heidi Sands

10/2/18

Placed 2nd in the bikers dozen contest. 
Syllables: 5/3/5
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October 15, 2018 at 1:05 PM
This reminds me of being a kid again, like drinking out of a garden hose. Sometimes I sneak a sip just to taste my childhood. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
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October 15, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Hi Wren. Thank you for your comment and that is a sweet memory of yours. :)
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October 9, 2018 at 10:30 AM
You captured an iconic memory so well. Congrats on your win in the contest, Heidi! Best wishes, Gershon
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October 9, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Thank you Gershon :)
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October 4, 2018 at 7:52 AM
A great memory image from the past, Heidi! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra
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October 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM
Thank you Sandra. I appreciate your support :)
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October 3, 2018 at 1:42 PM
I remember that like it was yesterday, but you only used the baseball cards you had doubles of. : ) Nicely done Heidi
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October 3, 2018 at 2:51 PM
LOL Thank you Chris :)
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October 3, 2018 at 1:41 PM
That was a lot of fun Heidi...great verse and memories my friend...love & light...^WW^
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October 3, 2018 at 2:51 PM
Thank you WW. Love & Light and Bikes :) lol
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October 3, 2018 at 1:12 PM
It looks like a Senryu dearest, Heidi! A great one I might say!
Sands Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Demetrios :)
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October 3, 2018 at 4:46 AM
So do I...great piece; best of luck in the contest.
Sands Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 7:08 AM
That's nice. Thank you, M.L. :)
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October 3, 2018 at 3:45 AM
- Nice memories, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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October 3, 2018 at 7:08 AM
Thank you Anne - Lise :)
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October 2, 2018 at 5:16 PM
Lovely image and happy memories Heidi. Tom
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October 2, 2018 at 6:21 PM
Thank you Tom :)
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October 2, 2018 at 4:20 PM
A fond look back..well written, Heidi. Best for a win.
Sands Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 4:21 PM
Thank you Vijay! :)
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October 2, 2018 at 3:15 PM
ohh, i had a grreat time doing this too, heidi... so fluid and lively..huggs
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October 2, 2018 at 3:19 PM
It was fun on the bikes back then. Thank you Nette :)
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