School

SCHOOL

after all these years
i’m peering through the wrought iron fence
eyes grown big
old emerson school
so small

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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July 11, 2015 at 2:31 AM
Hi Daver, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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January 10, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Been there, done that bought the T-Shirt! I could have never capsulized the feeling as well as this. A Fav!
Kendrick Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Adulthood changes things doesn't it..I remember when a nickle would buy this huge Snickers Bar but alas they have shrunk..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
Sirak Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 6:53 AM
Fantastic! As children we think things are so much bigger than they are.
Allison Avatar
December 23, 2014 at 2:17 PM
yes things always look so different to how we remember them - great write:-) Hugs jan x
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December 23, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Lovely memories dear poet Austin.Regards. -safa
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