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The attic door opens to shed light on the past Where old treasures are now stored Old documents into boxes are now cast Along with old albums of vinyl records The old machine which grandma used to sew Stitch memories with sentimental sighs Golf clubs, where "eagles' and 'birdies' used to fly They gather dust as time goes by Shopping bags hold things unseen Fabrics piled up in hues of white and green There are many things here to explore But for now, I'll close the attic door. -- 11-9-17 Photo 3 Contest: Photostory Sponsor: Eve Roper

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Date: 12/2/2017 7:11:00 PM
Joseph, thank you for entering my contest. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*
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Joseph May
Date: 12/3/2017 5:32:00 AM
Thank you for my placement Eve
Date: 12/2/2017 6:37:00 PM
Congratulations for your win, Joseph :)
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Date: 11/22/2017 11:35:00 AM
Well done. I guess we all have dark dusty places filled with useless treasures. You seemed to make it more important than that. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck
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Date: 11/10/2017 7:23:00 PM
A wonderful write of nostalgia Joseph with memories depicted in great imagery. Enjoyed!
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Joseph May
Date: 11/10/2017 10:43:00 PM
Thank you Susan
Date: 11/10/2017 6:47:00 AM
Funny how things bring back so many memories.. A reflective write..
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Joseph May
Date: 11/10/2017 10:42:00 PM
Thank you Silent One
Date: 11/9/2017 11:45:00 PM
I liked this, I opened "the attic door" meaning to have to through old boxes, and it brought back memories but also sadness I had to close the door for now too!
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Joseph May
Date: 11/10/2017 6:15:00 AM
Thank you Arthur
Date: 11/9/2017 8:32:00 PM
I really like how you did this, Joseph. I want to do my poem on this picture too but I need to find out if she requires the poem to be specifically on THIS attic and what it holds!!
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Joseph May
Date: 11/9/2017 8:43:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, she did say "it has to be about the picture and nothing else"
Date: 11/9/2017 7:17:00 PM
Well written Joseph--very good description of the picture--best for a win!
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Joseph May
Date: 11/9/2017 8:39:00 PM
Thank you Vijay
Date: 11/9/2017 6:37:00 PM
what a wonderful interpretation of the image, I too have many things stored in our attic including old vinyl records and I love the second stanza as i have golf clubs gathering dust but I doubt they ever got close to eagles or birdies lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Joseph May
Date: 11/9/2017 8:38:00 PM
Were they closer to bogeys ..lol...thank you Jan

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