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The Ice Cream Man

Before I started school; and after
During the Texas hot summer time
When I heard that jingle playing
I only had ice cream on my mind

Run home in hopes of a dime or two
I hear him coming; don’t dare be slow
I’ll be there at the curb when he stops
A “dream cycle” please, before you go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM
what a sweet memory. I really like it. Congrats on your win.
A   Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 7:20 PM
CHARLES, Congratulations with your wonderful win, In SARA KENDRICK'S "PLEASANT CHILDHOOD MEMORY" contest. take care;-) ~ Always PD
Brown Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sara's "A Pleasant Childhood Memory" contest Charles. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 2:01 AM
Charles congrats on your win...David
Bauer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:09 PM
i think we all remember the ice cream man - you've done him justice here. congrats on your win!
Kendrick Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Charles, I know that this was the highlight of many children's day..Thanks for writing on this theme..It brough back memories of a time or two that I happened to be able to buy ice from the ice cream truck..Thanks for participating in my contest..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 5:35 PM
I meant ice cream..Sara
Brown Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 6:46 AM
I have enjoyed reading your excellent writing this morning Charles. I hope you will continue to write and share your words with us. Have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and love. Love, Carol
Andresen Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Yes, a popular man "The ice cream man"... with cute jingle bell playing....don`t be slow- - enjoyed this cute and sunshine poem Charles. - oxox Anne-Lise
Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Lol..I really, really enjoyed this write here..simply because I'm from Texas..and I recall running as well after an ice-cream truck!! excellent imagery here!! regards INK-U-SCRIPT
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