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The Old Rocking Chair

Where granddad once sat, resting creaking bones, I now wearily sit.

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Contest: The Old Rocking Chair
Sponsor: Rick Parise
© 6th November 2016

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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September 22, 2017 at 7:33 PM

Oh the memories held in the chair so lovingly passed down. Wonderful nostalgic imagery in a beautifully profound poem. Enjoy a lovely, peaceful weekend Paul :-)

September 23, 2017 at 4:09 AM

Thank you, Lynn; I do appreciate your lovely comments:) Warm regards while wishing you a nice weekend // paul

Eileen Manassian

November 22, 2016 at 12:55 AM

God grant you health and happiness, dear.

November 24, 2016 at 1:05 PM

Thank you dear Eileen. May you also have the very best in life. Hugs // paul

November 20, 2016 at 4:21 AM

Hey Paul this sounds like me except I haven't got a rocking chair, great little verse mate, take care........Vera

November 24, 2016 at 12:05 PM

Thank you for reading, Vera, and for making me smile:) regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop

November 10, 2016 at 4:24 PM

Outstanding Paul...Awesome

November 11, 2016 at 12:24 PM

Thank you for the lovely adjectives, Charm! Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

November 10, 2016 at 9:08 AM

Oh wow! Just excellent!

November 10, 2016 at 2:50 PM

Thank you Armand; your encouragement is appreciated. Regards // paul

November 10, 2016 at 7:40 AM

Lovely, Sure to top the winners list, Paul.

November 10, 2016 at 2:51 PM

Thank you for the faith you show in this one-liner, Elaine. Regards // paul

November 10, 2016 at 1:58 AM

I have the same rocking chair..

November 10, 2016 at 2:53 PM

Pleased to have somebody to share with, Pashang:) Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

November 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM

Very poignant poem, Paul. It elicited a mild chuckle and a wry smile from me. Kudos on a well crafted poem. The telescoping of time is a very original use of narration. Hey, i am that old guy w/the creaking bones too. Lol. Much love and respect to you. RW

November 9, 2016 at 4:04 PM

It is hard to keep up with time, Freddie...it is so deceiving, and there is little hope of beating it at its own game! Thank you for your insightful comments, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

November 8, 2016 at 3:31 PM

Ditto to YOU, my friend.

November 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM

Thank you...:))

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 8, 2016 at 3:27 AM

- A chair with many memories and dreams, lovely written Paul - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM

Yes, it holds many memories, Anne-Lise! Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

November 7, 2016 at 5:20 AM

The infinite circling nature of energy. Well spoken and heartfelt Paul.

November 9, 2016 at 3:42 PM

Thank you, Paloma. The life cycle and aging both provide good material for inspiration. ~ Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

November 7, 2016 at 3:28 AM

Excellent. Wonderful imagery write. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

November 9, 2016 at 10:38 AM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Ravi. Regards // paul

November 6, 2016 at 7:13 PM

ah yes! i can relate to this one, paul!

November 8, 2016 at 3:44 PM

Ah! I knew I wasn't the only one:)) Thank you for stopping by, Ilene. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

November 6, 2016 at 7:07 PM

good one, Paul. I wanted to fit creaking into my one liner but dang it, one line just wasn't enough!!

November 8, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Glad you like it, Andrea. I tried not to go beyond 17 syllables, in fact I was left with one to spare! Regards // paul

November 6, 2016 at 4:03 PM

Hi Paul, I agree with Jan. In a few words you say alot. Good luck in the contest: -) Alexis

November 8, 2016 at 2:51 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Pls see my reply to Jan. Regards // paul

November 6, 2016 at 3:23 PM

So few words say so much Paul - wonderful imagery:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

November 8, 2016 at 2:48 PM

Thank you, Jan. As for the contest there is a hitch or a glitch!! I happened to be checking my contest entries and this one does not appear anywhere! I am positive that I entered it. Still, no problem...after all it's only one line:)) Hugs // paul

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