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Memories of Yesteryear

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” — Karl Lagerfeld Wonderful memories of yesteryear, though long ago, are still so very clear Trips to the seaside, a visit to the zoo, hearing the steam train go choo choo Riding on a donkey on the golden sand, building sandcastles, they looked so grand Eating pink candy floss piled up so high, winning a small prize on the coconut shy Going on bumper cars and the ghost train, using my pocket money to ride on them again! Photographs of the past from when I was a child, the most vivid of them all, was how my hair was styled! Memories from old photographs … as a child I had blonde curly hair ! “Y” Contest, New Poems – Poetry Contest - theme of Yesteryear chosen Sponsored by Constance La France 11/29/21
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Mcsorley Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 3:33 AM
Flies me back to the 50s and 60s on Blackpool beach with my family. Good memories to have Dave xx
Flaherty Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Childhood fun at Blackpool spring's to mind Jan comforting and heart warning. I just wrote a poem of my own called Goodnight Liverpool God Bless Sweet Dreams Will you please read it Mam
Flaherty Avatar
December 13, 2021 at 5:33 PM
Karl he of Channel the fashion designer Jan
La France Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Jan, beautiful poem and congratulations on your First place win in my "Y" Contest, New Poem, I like your images too ~ love and serenity _Constance
Proxenos Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 9:59 AM
We have boxes of photo's as the albums were taking up too much space - in fact that is how I found the photo with my grandfathers message on the back, of my great, great grandfather.s photo. They do capture just a moment in our lives. - congratulations on your win my friend, a beautiful memory poetically recorded and cleverly crafted, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a fun story/write and pictures. Memories and photos last forever. Have a blessed day/week.....................
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 11:38 AM
awesome nostalgia, Jan. Congrats. I will have to go see what placement you got . I bet it was high!
Calasibetta Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:46 AM
Jan congratulations on your win! You certainly have evoked those crazy, lazy, carefree summer days~great memories. Blessings, Paulette
Krutsinger Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 8:36 PM
Lovely nostalgia here"Trips to the seaside, a visit to the zoo, hearing the steam train go choo choo"
Skelly Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 2:09 AM
Very nostalgic reminds me of our yearly holiday in Yarmouth. Nothing but wonderful memories...Delice
Brown Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Very creative shaping it like a bell, nice rhyme. Love listening to your memories. Good lucky in the contest. Blessings ~ Debbie
Leffanta Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Where would costume designers be without old photos? Imagine how future generations will enjoy seeing their parents with lavender green hair! Well said and done, Jan!
Buhagiar Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 3:21 AM
Great memories never to be discard. Lovely poem. Best for a win. Hugs.
Kalita Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 1:08 AM
Dear Jan, really loved those spectacular moments snaps and those exquisite vivid imageries, flashback and those reminiscences of golden memories! Just dropped to say you thanks for this splendid share!
Hankins Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 6:03 PM
Such lovely couplets recalling memorable events from your childhood. Enjoyed reading, Jan.
Baker Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 5:42 PM
Nice couplet Jan. Photos can really bring back some great memories. Going to the amusement park was always a big treat for all of the kids in my family. Bill
Laurie Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Hello Jan ... those years were a time of innocence and fun. I often reflect with friends about our school days, mushrooming, swimming in dams, and without a fear of danger - thank you Jan - Lindsay
Rodrigues Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 2:50 PM
Love the quote and poem! We can never recapture the past…the moments but we relive them in our mind tweaked by our current perspective. Fun curly blonde ~ ;)
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November 29, 2021 at 2:45 PM
Some magical memories you evoke with a wonderful poem Jan, it’s filled with happiness, but also tinged with reminisced sadness, great one for the contest, cheers David
Pandit Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 2:06 PM
Really sweet poem, Jan. Enjoyed the nuggets of memories you elegantly evoked.
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