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Ode To Childhood

Tender petals of youth wither and fade Stinging the soul with regret Sharp penance of years A yearning too deep for tears A token of repentance Times short pleasure to take Youthful mirth vanishes away

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/8/2012 6:51:00 AM
Memories of my youthful days! How it does seem as if from a dream. Time does move so very quickly looking back. Wonderful poem! Thanks Lori.
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Date: 7/8/2012 6:49:00 AM
Memories of my youthful days! How it does seem as if from a dream. Time does move so very quickly looking back. Wonderful poem! Thanks Lori.
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Date: 7/4/2012 2:19:00 PM
Wistful... marvelous phrasing and images. Well done, Lori! Best wishes, Keith :)
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Date: 7/2/2012 4:37:00 PM
A good way to poetically describe the ephemeral aspects of childhood.
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Date: 6/29/2012 6:41:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this poignant write! Excellent!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 6/29/2012 1:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#185" contest Lori. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/29/2012 2:10:00 AM
Lori super congrats on your win..David
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Date: 6/28/2012 8:54:00 PM
enjoyed reading today....truth!
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Date: 6/28/2012 2:10:00 PM
Yes, yes, you nailed the feeling with these words, poetess. Congrats on your Hm. I 'm down there by you on the list!
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Date: 6/27/2012 3:40:00 PM
Lori, ... congratulations with your awesome win, in Brian's contest..xox~PD
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Date: 6/27/2012 12:11:00 PM
congrats on your win Lori
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Date: 6/27/2012 11:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Lori. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/27/2012 10:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your HM xx
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Date: 6/27/2012 4:32:00 AM
Beautiful poem... congrats on your HM... Terry
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Date: 6/24/2012 8:13:00 PM
born on monday old on friday, who stole the week away:)
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Date: 6/22/2012 1:17:00 PM
The past is the past...Each day starts a new beginning...now don't you feel like winning...peace and blessings.
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Date: 6/22/2012 12:16:00 PM
sometimes I miss my childhood,nice write Lori
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