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Pen Friends the World Over

During the 70s I felt really so alone so joined a Penpals Worldwide club this I really enjoyed meeting new friends watching for a mailman hoping for a flood In the UK I had a few of them remember Janet and Janice across the border also written a lot to Jane in Wales so good to receive letters in any order We exchange photos with each other remember in Germany there was lovely Brigitte who was a really attractive blonde enjoyed reading her pen, such a hit A special friend was Joan in Chicago we first, exchanged letters, them onto tapes so nice to hear each other's voice we sent each other sweets of various shapes But never met one another though I did check price of a flight then I met my future wife Jean so Joan and I ceased to write I often wonder where they're now and wish life for them has been clear trust they're happy and at peace still loved the penful memories of yesteryear (In the 70s, I remember such happy times of having many penfriends across the world, it was a blessed time of happy memories, but often wonder where they all are now.)

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Date: 1/8/2024 7:19:00 AM
Hi Gorden, How interesting to have written to people throughout the world. Enjoyed your poem about this experience. At that time, that was a slow type of social media. Thanks for sharing! - Gail
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/8/2024 1:16:00 PM
Thanks Gail, Glad you enjoyed this piece and for your kind words. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 11/8/2023 11:24:00 AM
This is such a lovely poem Gordon reminiscing about past days of letter writing with your pen pals. It must have been like waiting for gifts to arrive from the postman with the excitement and anticipation of what might be held in the correspondence. It’s such a shame that the art of letter writing is practically non existent now. I really enjoyed sharing your memories with you Gordon and all the friends you had the pleasure of keeping in touch with all over the world. Such joy for you.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/8/2023 1:45:00 PM
Thanks Christina, Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed yes it was a joy to think back over the years and surprise myself with how much I could remember these days. Blessings, Gordon
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Christina Bowring
Date: 11/8/2023 11:25:00 AM
Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.
Date: 11/5/2023 4:35:00 PM
I used to have many pen pals too, often wonder what happened to them , guess over time we just lost touch:-( hugs Jan xx
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/6/2023 3:26:00 AM
Thanks Jan, Glad you liked this piece and brings penpal memories back to you. Blessings always,Gordon

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