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Summers Gone By

Winter days have left us feeling so cheerful, looking forward to those summer nights just sitting outside smelling sweet summer air so fresh, is delightful as can be. Watching bright stars far away in the dark sky, taking me back to days of my youth and summer days of long ago, when friends and I would tell ghost stories until way past bedtime, each night of the week, brought new memories to store in our hearts to carry with us to adulthood, wishing for those days to return again, but knowing their gone just like the falling stars we use to see long ago. Written 6-17-11

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/15/2011 3:54:00 PM
Lovely images of chilhood James.
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Date: 7/11/2011 7:00:00 PM
We used to lay on the baseball field by our park and stare at the stars, listen to our transistor radio or just ride our bikes with a flash light tied to the handle bars. Vince
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Date: 6/22/2011 2:46:00 PM
Beautifully done my friend. Love the soft reminiscent style of this piece. Good imagery. Great job. God Bless, JB
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Date: 6/21/2011 2:43:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, James. Be sure to let me know when you post new work. I so enjoy reading your poetry. Got my MRI results and am headed for physical therapy -- five disks are either protruding, bulging or have bone spurs. Hope PT does the trick. Insurance runs out in August. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/21/2011 2:33:00 PM
Great easy reading piece you have put out James a wonderfull read...
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Date: 6/21/2011 11:51:00 AM
Like your nostalgic use of "falling stars." I remember sitting out in the back yard with my dad looking up at the stars. Thanks for the memory, Jim. LOve, daver
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Date: 6/21/2011 3:24:00 AM
This really conveyed those childhood emotions well. Nice poem!
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Date: 6/20/2011 8:50:00 AM
Enjoyed readin your memories today....thanks for sharing!
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Date: 6/19/2011 12:52:00 PM
James, I love the "falling stars" line, really enjoyed this write of yours tonight.. We are in the midst of Winter here in Cape Town..
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Date: 6/19/2011 10:50:00 AM
Indeed "they're gone just like the falling stars," James. We don't forget these special summer evenings. They remain etched in our hearts forever. Very nostalgic write. Still trying to fight back the tears after reading your Fathers Day poem. Bless you. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/18/2011 8:10:00 PM
Summeer is my most favorite time of year James.. beautifully expressed my friend..luv..
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