Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

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Memories of Childhood

Memories of childhood 
        flooded my mind as I rummaged... 
         through dusty white elephants 
 and keepsakes in the attic. Frequent gasps 
             of pleasant astonishment 

   upon discovery of long-outgrown clothes;
            old birthday gifts I thought 
                    were lost forever. 
               Especially, a water pistol,
                       which took me...

                    back in time when 
           I used to play cops and robbers 
             with other neighborhood kids
                Ah, those were the days! 
           Suddenly, I felt like a child again.


Dusty Old Memories Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by: Constance La France 
Date written: 08/02/2020

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Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 3:46 AM Back to congratulate you on your win Edward. :) Edward Ibeh August 8, 2020 at 4:24 AM Thanks again, Aditi:-) Have a blessed weekend, my friend!

Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 7:21 PM Wonderful memories. Congratulations on your top win! Great poem Edward Ibeh August 8, 2020 at 4:23 AM Thank you, Mark:-) Blessings to you!

Constance La France August 7, 2020 at 12:22 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my memories challenge with this excellent write, I used to love rummaging in my parents or grandma's attic for treasures, a FAV for me _Constance Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM There's always treasures hiding in the attic! Thanks the the congrats and FAV, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2020 at 1:51 AM - Congratulations on your win, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 4:17 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise:-)

John Watt August 6, 2020 at 4:52 PM Sweet look back at the nostalgia of childhood, Edward. Congrats on your top placement, my friend ~ John Edward Ibeh August 6, 2020 at 5:53 PM Thank you very much, John:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM ... "Ah, those were the days!" ... lovely poem, Edward :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 3:06 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise:-)

Aditi Mishra August 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM Such is the love of those childhood memories and toys, that we'd always love to hold them and feel like a child again. Beautifully penned Edward :) Best wishes for the contest! Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 3:05 PM Thank you very much, Aditi:-) Most appreciated.

Jenna Logan August 2, 2020 at 7:21 AM We may outgrow our clothes and toys, but never the memories of those days gone by. A very enjoyable nostalgic write, Edward. Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 9:21 AM Thank you, Jenna:-) "We may outgrow our clothes and toys, but never the memories of those days gone by" Very true!

Robert L. Hinshaw August 2, 2020 at 6:46 AM This splendid write brought back fond memories of my childhood, Edward! You've got a winner here for sure! Bob Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 9:22 AM Thank you for the vote of confidence, Robert:-)

Regina Mcintosh August 2, 2020 at 6:12 AM This is such a expressive and impressive poem. I enjoyed it tremendously. Happy writing and best wishes in the contest. Prayers and blessings sent your way Gina Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 9:23 AM Thank you for the wonderful comments and visit, Gina:-) Blessings to you as well!

Heidi Sands August 2, 2020 at 6:10 AM Very special memories shared in this well written poem. Vivid. Great one Edward :) Edward Ibeh August 2, 2020 at 9:19 AM Thank you very much, Heidi:-)