Notes About The Poem
For: Pondering the Pavement Poetry Contest
Sponsor: John Lawless
October 19, 2025

Sidewalk Memories

The pavement in front of great-great grandmother's 
house has become pitted, scarred and worn away
from the feet of young ones, sisters and brothers,
making their way for the next overnight stay;
they never were shy to race one another
to be first through the door for a hug most gay~ 
today the house has been sold, sidewalk repaired,
still that old pavement held memories well shared..
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
oh, gosh, I loved the nostalgic tone and your rhyme scheme. great contest entry.
Achara Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thank you. I still miss my grandma and her house with that old pitted sidewalk.
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