My Swing

a rope between trees
hanging down in a U shape
a rolled carpet seat:
my swing in my gran’s garden
where I’d sit shaded by elms

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 5/16/2020 4:37:00 PM
That sure is one memory that I'll always treasure, Jack. My grandfather used to make me similar swings tied to the strong branches of carob trees. (my mind is going back over 3 score yrs!) Regards // paul
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Date: 10/6/2011 4:23:00 PM
We have similar memories - I can picture your story so well.
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Date: 7/20/2011 9:39:00 AM
I remember swings like that. An old rope with a board for a seat or maybe an old tire to climb on, over, under and through. Great for memories. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/11/2011 12:10:00 PM
Lovely poem jack...congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/10/2011 4:56:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of Paula, jack
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Date: 7/9/2011 4:13:00 PM
Congrats jack on your fabulous win with this super write luv.. knew the swing would capture the prize ..wow..
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Date: 7/9/2011 1:38:00 PM
A great win and a great memory Jack. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/9/2011 11:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Jack in Paula's "Childhood Memory" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/4/2011 3:00:00 PM
lovely view this one Jack..and swings are my favorite ..still luv them today.. and yours sounds wonderful.. now maybe we can put one up in our new home luv..
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