Scenes From the Past

A soft bed, a good book, a big brother
Listening to stories that sweeten dreams
Expressively read to us by Mother

A fishing pole, bobber, and muddy streams
Catching grasshoppers and earthworms for bait
Walking with Father by lantern light beams

A cousin, a friend, a fun playtime date
Catching horny toads for spending money
Buying balloons – a few coppers bought eight

A peanut farm, a beehive, sweet honey
Eggs fresh from the nest, chicken off the block
Life much simpler then, it all seems sunny

Today I slow down, reminisce, take stock
How sweet my childhood, how fast-paced the clock
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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November 30, 2020 at 6:32 PM
Beautiful write Linda! Nostalgia rekindled, congrats on your win! :)
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December 1, 2020 at 5:36 AM
Thanks! I appreciate the visit and nice comments. :) Linda
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November 30, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Nicely done. Congrats!
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November 30, 2020 at 12:40 PM
Hi Marilene. Thanks for stopping by with congrats. :) Linda
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November 29, 2020 at 7:20 AM
Hi Linda, Congratulations on your winning write.Have a great day:-)Alexis
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November 30, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Thank you Alexis! :) Linda
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November 29, 2020 at 1:50 AM
Linda, congratulations on your win in my Terza Rima Contest with this wonderful and enchanting poem _Constance
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November 30, 2020 at 8:38 AM
Thank you, thank you Constance! I appreciate you sponsoring such a fun contest. :) Linda
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November 28, 2020 at 2:54 PM
Congratulations, Linda, on our placement for your lovely piece!
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November 30, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you Newt! I appreciate your visit and congrats! Linda
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November 17, 2020 at 9:39 AM
The clock ticks and the years pass and suddenly we wonder where has our life gone, but if one stops and recalls all these wonderful memories, the birth of your children, the beauty around you, we are blessed to have the time He has given us . Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM
A kindred spirit Jennifer. Yes, so many blessings to be thankful for. :) hugs, Linda
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