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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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Gail Debole

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

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

Christina Bowring

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.

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

Christina Bowring
Date: 11/8/2023 11:25:00 AM

Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.

Jan Allison

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

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