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There's Much To Be Said For Swings

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My porch swing is a special place where past and present intersect. As I sway at a peaceful pace, on days of childhood I reflect. Where past and present intersect, with eyes closed I soon drift away. On days of childhood I reflect. I see three happy kids at play. With eyes closed I soon drift away, I think of yards with rope-held swings. I see three happy kids at play on carefree days the summer brings. I think of yards with rope-held swings. as I sway at a peaceful pace. On carefree days the summer brings, my porch swing is a special place. June 24, 2020 Poetry Contest Title: Feelings of Nostalgia Placed 2nd Sponsor: Eve Roper October 8, 2020 entered in the Completely Your Choice (23) Poetry Contest Placed 1st Sponsor: Brian Strand January 31, 2021 Poetry Contest Title: Proud Pantoum NA Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger August 24, 2022 entered in Joseph May's Pantoum Contest Placed 1st

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Ann Peck

Date: 8/29/2022 7:05:00 AM

Your poem is so lovely. It brings back memories of days when everyone had a porch swing and would visit swinging back and forth in early evenings. I'm happy you still have one. Congrats on a great win!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/29/2022 8:08:00 AM

Ann, thanks a million! Janice

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/29/2022 5:30:00 AM

A romantic theme and a beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/29/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj. Janice

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/28/2022 2:30:00 PM

Lovely write. Congratulations and God bless you. Love, Gina

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/28/2022 7:11:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gina! Janice

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/28/2022 11:55:00 AM

The swings were my favorite…loved dangling my feet, the breeze in the air, pumping my leg muscles, walking on sunshine (so to say). Congratulations, Janice!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/28/2022 7:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim! Janice

Joseph May

Date: 8/28/2022 6:44:00 AM

Swings hold childhood memories of fun and laughter, Congrats on your win Janice

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/28/2022 7:08:00 PM

Joseph, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my placement! Janice

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/10/2020 12:07:00 PM

Janice, I love the Pantoum form and I love your exceptional poem. The repeating lines flow beautifully and lend themselves with great effect to the quiet nostalgia of this exquisite piece. Congratulations to your excellent win.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/10/2020 6:01:00 PM

Susan, thanks a million! Janice

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/10/2020 10:45:00 AM

Lovely pantoum, Janice. Porch swings just seem to invite memories and reveries! Congratulations on your win!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/10/2020 6:02:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sam. Janice

Edward Ibeh

Date: 10/10/2020 9:39:00 AM

Pantoums are notoriously difficult forms, but they're obviously not a problem for you. Such an amazing poem, Janice:-) Congrats on your win!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/10/2020 6:03:00 PM

Edward, THANKS a million! Janice

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 10/10/2020 12:33:00 AM

This is such a lovely poem. Remind me of the swing that i used to have, and the dreams that were the center of my life. Ah what a time that was. Tragedy is, now I can't even swing on a swing, i fell sick... Anyway, congratulations on your win.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/10/2020 6:49:00 AM

Paghunda, thank you so much! Janice

Carol Mitra

Date: 10/9/2020 11:49:00 PM

This poem took me back to my childhood....we were passionate about swinging....Loved it...Congrats on your win Janice...much love :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/10/2020 6:48:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carol. Janice

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/27/2020 2:49:00 AM

Beautiful flow of emotions in your muse Janice. It is true. There's much to be said about swings since they represent a portion of our past blended with memories. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/27/2020 5:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice

Eve Roper

Date: 7/19/2020 12:08:00 PM

Janice, I enjoyed the flow, imagery, and feeling you created in this verse. Thank you for entering the contest. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/19/2020 12:36:00 PM

Eve, thank you SO MUCH for sponsoring and for my win! Janice

Mohan Chutani

Date: 7/3/2020 1:35:00 AM

Lovely childhood reflections on the swing Janice. Best. Mohan

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/3/2020 6:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mohan. Janice

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/25/2020 2:21:00 PM

When I was a child, the school swings were the first to be occupied at recess. My siblings, children, and grandchild could all happily spend hours in a swing - so much cheaper to maintain than a cellphone or an iPad! Best wishes for a swinging time! Aloha! Rico

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 3:45:00 PM

Thanks so much, Rico. Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/25/2020 2:15:00 PM

Hello Janice Canerdy, I love the swing. I like the big swings. Even now when i see one I go higher and higher into the clouds. Feeling the wind on my face. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/25/2020 5:38:00 PM

Hello Janice, you are so welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 3:45:00 PM

Thanks so much, Darlene. Janice

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/25/2020 10:32:00 AM

Hi Janice. Your lines really capture the nostalgia of your childhood, and so wistfully written.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 10:45:00 AM

Jenna, thank you so much! Janice

Silent One

Date: 6/25/2020 2:13:00 AM

Short and sweet pantoum...

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 8:19:00 AM

Thanks so much, S.O. Janice

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/25/2020 2:10:00 AM

where past and present intersect..You conveyed the nostalgia well with this magical Pantoum.. Great Entry Janice.. Good luck..

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 8:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jenish. Janice

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/24/2020 10:15:00 PM

I have wonderful memories of porch swings. So glad you invited us to share your swing with us. Good luck in the contest!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 8:28:00 AM

Sam, thank you so much. Janice

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/24/2020 9:41:00 PM

Very nicely penned, Janice. (P.S. Make sure to activate your burglar alarm, as the crazies are looking to destroy swings on which a diverse group of bottoms never sat! lol). Cheers, Gershon

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/25/2020 8:24:00 AM

THANK YOU so much, Gershon. I'll run out there and "arm" my porch swing post-haste! LOL! Janice