Edward Ibeh Poet Rhyme

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My Old Stomping Grounds

I recall driving past the place I used to live; 
        it triggered a flood of old memories.
        Oh, I just had to drive back there!
             And with the thoroughness
     of an obsessively determined detective,
           I did discover relics of the past.

Surroundings familiar though many years have passed
      I broadly smiled as I waxed reflective;
       old neighbors recalled with fondness.
             I sat, wondering where
    life has taken them; lost in a deep reverie.
        Fine stardust of nostalgia, I sieved.

   Haunting ghosts of yesteryear I fondly relived!
         Lawn I blew dandelion seeds every...
           so often, kept in superb care.
                Expanded, narrowness...
    of pathway in the backyard; like a detective,
    walking my old stomping grounds. Back, at last.



Submitted for...
A Little Memory - My Invented Form - Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Rhyme Pattern ABCDEF  FEDCBA  ABCDEF 
Syllables are 12/10/8/6/12/10  12/10/8/6/12/10  12/10/8/6/12/10
Date written: 01/09/2021

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Sara Kendrick January 21, 2021 at 3:41 AM Sometimes it is good to go back and actually walk the old paths. Congrats on your winner. Sara Edward Ibeh January 21, 2021 at 3:44 AM Taking a nostalgic trip back to the past is always a good thing. Thank you very much, Sara:-)

Constance La France January 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my contest, A Little Memory using my invented Rhyme form, excellent poem, I love it and the quote too _Constance Edward Ibeh January 19, 2021 at 12:25 PM Thank you very much for my placement, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Vijay Pandit January 10, 2021 at 7:03 AM Reminiscing in treasured memories--beautifully done, Edward, in this hard to execute form. Edward Ibeh January 10, 2021 at 12:20 PM Thank you so very much, Vijay:-)

Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2021 at 5:11 PM A wonderful poem filled with a joyful sense of nostalgia. Great job! Edward Ibeh January 9, 2021 at 5:16 PM Thank you so much, Caren:-)