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On Jackson Street

Where the road bends on Jackson Street Scattered like coins down wishing wells On park benches, memories meet Within a glen of quiet bells Scattered like coins down wishing wells His secrets to her heart confide Within a glen of quiet bells Today sighs; yesterday's aside His secrets to her heart confide As shadows towards sunset crept Today sighs; yesterday's aside Singing old songs, between them kept As shadows towards sunset crept On park benches, memories meet Singing old songs, between them kept Where the road bends on Jackson Street. 6/17/20 For 'Feelings of Nostalgia' contest Sponsor: Eve Roper Picture #2 The syllable count was verified on howmanysyllables.com The rhymes were confirmed on rhymezone.com

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/27/2020 5:30:00 PM

you described the scene so vividly Michelle, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/27/2020 1:29:00 AM

Oh this memory seems straight from a fairytale. A vintage town, the road, singing old songs. Congratulations on your win Michelle :) Much love!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/19/2020 11:57:00 AM

Michelle, great write. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

John Watt

Date: 7/18/2020 4:52:00 PM

Back to read your charming nostalgia, 'singing old songs', and to congratulate you for your top win. Enjoyed the trip down memory lane, Michelle.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2020 12:41:00 PM

Oh well done, good luck in the contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/27/2020 11:00:00 AM

WONDERFULLY PENNED MICHELLE - i ALWAYS LIKE THE LAST VERSE OF A PANTOUME BECAUSE IT SUMS UP THE WHOLE STORY OF THE POEM. WELL PENNED MY FRIEND GOOD LUCK. HUGS AND BLESSINGS JENNIFER.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/29/2020 8:42:00 PM

No worries, it is easier to read your lovely words!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/27/2020 11:01:00 AM

Sorry its is in caps, I noticed after I posted. xxx

Judy Ball

Date: 6/24/2020 12:52:00 PM

Lovely and oh so romantic. Love it. God Bless, JB

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/24/2020 2:48:00 AM

Well written pantoum, Michelle:)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/23/2020 6:07:00 AM

Your really good at this (poetry thing) better then most, I'm so glad I stopped in, hope your keeping well, keep writing these jewels Michelle. xo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/29/2020 8:41:00 PM

I am very humbled by your generous comment - hope you keep writing too, I enjoy your poems also!

John Watt

Date: 6/21/2020 2:24:00 AM

I love the mysterious vibe of this with secrets, sighs, and shadows. My fave lines are "Today sighs; yesterday's aside", and "Scattered like coins down wishing wells". Great pantoum to fit the feeling of the picture, Michelle. Best wishes to you ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/29/2020 8:40:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful, thoughtful comment, John, I am glad you enjoyed this!

Joseph May

Date: 6/18/2020 7:25:00 PM

Beautiful write Michelle, I the wishing wells line, best wishes in the Contest

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/18/2020 2:03:00 PM

How wonderful for those who can still go to the park and sit! Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/18/2020 5:51:00 PM

It is one of life's little blessings, I guess, thanks for commenting!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/18/2020 7:09:00 AM

A lovely write, Michelle, dwelling in memories. We all live in those from time to time. All the best.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/18/2020 5:50:00 PM

Yes, it is relaxing to sit on a bench and let the memories come back, thank you for commenting!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/18/2020 2:00:00 AM

Wow.. Wonderful Pantoum.. The flow and the rhythm and the nostalgic feel.. Great entry Michelle.. Good luck..

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/18/2020 5:49:00 PM

Thank you, Jenish, appreciate your comment-

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/17/2020 7:40:00 PM

So romantic, and tinged with the finest of nostalgia, this pantoum!! Best of luck in the contest, my friend. Write on! :) Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2020 10:17:00 PM

There actually is a Jackson Street in my neighborhood, and there really is a park at the end of it, which inspired this poem, thanks so much for your warm comment, Gershon!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/17/2020 6:47:00 PM

Can just picture the scene, old folk reliving their past whilst sat on park benches.well written Michelle, a form I struggle with. Good luck in the contest Tom

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2020 10:16:00 PM

Appreciate your kind comments, hope you are doing well, Tom-