The Good Old Days

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It was a crisp fall November weekend, 
We had gotten up early that morning 
A frantic rush, buzzing to go camping. 
We'd packed the night before, tired by the end. 

My parents briskly loaded the luggage 
In the station wagon, then we'd piled in. 
Tickled, Ember our lab would lick my chin. 
She was very playful, but average. 

Tents were set up and a campfire blazing
Overlooking the clear lake and mountain. 
We would hike nature trails we were certain 
Were safe and waded in the lake fishing. 

Our campfire shed a yielding glowing light 
That filled the night air with the scent of smoke 
And lingering forest pine and silage oak. 
Sky a stage of dancing stars through the night. 

I think back to all the favorite times
While young, not knowing how the lord lead my 
Sight, to see His love in nature, and sky 
With family in the fall leisure pastimes.


1/11/2021


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Date: 1/11/2021 5:06:00 PM
You paint a beautiful picture here. And having Ember there made it all the more wonderful. Anything but average she was YOUR DOG. Good luck in the contest. Great job. God Bless, JB
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Date: 1/11/2021 1:39:00 PM
Yes, when we look back we can see the Lord's hand in our lives more than ever. We wonder how we did what we did but He was there helping us. Your acknowledgement of my work is inspiring. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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Date: 1/11/2021 9:55:00 AM
A comforting write...with the warmth of loving memories...
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Date: 1/11/2021 5:52:00 AM
The old theme of memories are mad of this. A lovely poem, days that will not be repeated I'm afraid. Great lines. ~~
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Date: 1/11/2021 4:57:00 AM
what wonderful images and memories Eve, we can all reminisce - looking back through photos also bring back those good old days too:-) hugs jan xx
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