James Foulk Poet Free verse

Memories of Woolworth's

Memories of days gone by,

sitting at the old lunch counter

chowing down a patty melt

and a chocolate malted

with fries that were so fresh

and hot.  Shopping there was

such a joy that found me there

on Saturday afternoon and many

times during the week also.

What a thrill walking up and down

those aisles searching oh, just searching

for things no longer with us, now they

can be found in a collectors shop,

for prices much higher than we paid

many years ago.

Woolworth's why did you leave us?

Your store was such a pleasure to

visit and to just spend some time with

friends and family.  Christmas shopping

was done there each year and now you're gone.

Why, oh why did you leave us?

Written 7-10-11

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Jeff Morehead July 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM Very interesting ride down memory lane, for me, I remember Hills department store. This was long before Walmart took over the world...lol

Ernie J July 15, 2011 at 6:34 PM That write is so heartwarming. I'm 60 years old and I rember loving Woolworth's

Jslambert Mister Roboto July 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM WOW! I didn't think anyone knew of Woolworth's! You from up North? I mean this is pre-Sam Walton stuff here buddy! NICE! I believe the Aussie's still run Woolworth's maybe s.wales? NICE MEMORIES! James Foulk August 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM I grew up with Woolworth's. In 1959 i worked next door to one of them. Yes I'm a Yankee.

Wandering Butterfly July 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM Never heard of woolworths james, But through your words i can picture it. ~randa

Phyllis Babcock July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM James you brought back many memories of shopping at Woolworth's as a child. This poem takes me back to the good ole days of sitting at the lunch counter having lunch. love phyl

Nette Onclaud July 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM hi james, got a new one? miss your poesy! : huggs, nette

Matthew Anish July 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM I used to like the Woolworth's in Brooklyn. Nice slice of Americana! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

James Peranteau July 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM My ex-wife worked at Woolworths dear poet ! We enjoyed the employee discounts on their already discounted products ! *smiles* Fond mems my friend ! TY Have a blessed day...much love, james

James Fraser July 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM Many a model of ships and planes I purchased from Woolworth's when I was a boy. It was a fantastic shop, and a travesty that it collapsed the way it did. Great memories James, thanks for bringing them back :)

Joe Maverick July 12, 2011 at 12:11 PM Times changes is all we can say James.. i sympathise with the points you raise here..good to read your words today.

Robert A. Dufresne July 12, 2011 at 5:34 AM what a great memory James depicting not only the store itself but the neighborhood comraderie and simpler times. very nice. Read it to my wife and it brought back pleasant memories for her also. Thank you for your encouraging comments on natures superdome,

Andrea Dietrich July 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM OH, my, I worked at the woolworth's in Muscatine, IA for a short time in HS. And they had that lunch counter there too. And I got many of my cheap record albums of the 60's in there too. Good time to remember!!

Nette Onclaud July 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM sad, sad, james... a truly superb piece from your quill..:) huggs, nette

Vince Suzadail Jr. July 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM JJ Newberry's, Woolworth's and the local stores on Main Street. We knew the owners or managers by name. They call it progress but it is sad. A lot of good memories revived in this one, James. If I could be a kid again, it would have to be back in the fifties. Vince

Elaine George July 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM Thanks for the memories, james I loved that store too, and always spent my 10 cent allowance there on Saturday. It was a piece of heaven. Lainie

David Williams July 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM very true and well written, thanks for your comments on my poem, David

Alice Duncan July 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM i like your poem, sure bring very nice memories, it's true what your words say. Too bad we can't go back into the past and visit Woolworth one more time. Thanks for nice comment about my poem, it's my first, I'll try to write another one, it's fun, except I do not have much time, or really know how to write. Have anice week.

Carolyn Devonshire July 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM Oh, what great memories I have of shopping at Woolworth's for Christmas presents. Unfortunately, the five-and-dime type stores have disappeared completely. Woolworths became Woolco for a while, but it was never the same as the old days and I miss the store too. Well said, James. Still having work done on my back, but I do drop by sometimes. Just can't be as active as I was previously. Always a pleasure to read your work. Hope you'll enter my contest. Love and blessings, Carolyn

Daver Austin July 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM I used to buy my lead soldiers at Woolworth - swiped a couple too. Well, come on, I was just a little, little kid, victim of the depression. Bought some songs of the day there, like, Nature Boy and others. Thanks for the nostalgia. LOve, daver

Juanita Warden July 11, 2011 at 11:41 AM Memories are so good to have..Thank God we have them..Good work ,here..

Zzzzz Zzzzz July 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM Good nostalgic piece. Yes, we had Woolworth stores here in the UK too...all now sadly gone. One of my first girlfriends used to work in a Woolworth store (many, many years ago). Regards, Robert.

Sara Kendrick July 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM Those five and dimes were amazing places to visit in years gone by..Now we have Dollar Tree, General Dollar, Wally World, etc but with less variety of merchantise from which to choose..Thanks for reminding me of this era..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

Jack Horne July 11, 2011 at 10:04 AM Lovely nostalgic piece on 'good old Woolies' - the Woolworths' store here is still empty, years later. There are a lot of empty shops here lately. I worked in Woolies as a teenager at school - my 'Saturday job'. Thanks for bringing back some good memories, James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM well James..progress has closed many businesses like this great store ..my Mom loved to shop at Woolworth's every day... then they closed it and she was lost.. a great tribute to a worthy store chain where everyone knew your name and had great bargains..luv..

Judy Ball July 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM I miss that store too. Loved the cafe where my mom and I would always get fish and french fries. This brings back memories of a great store. God Bless, JB

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