Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

What It Was Like Back Then

WHAT IT WAS LIKE BACK THEN

As a lad of five, I recall watching
As my older sisters boarded the bus for school

I longed to join them but at that young age
Starting school was against the rule

But persistence paid off, the rule was 'bent'
And off to school at age five I went

Miss Ruby taught the first grade class
I soon became her favorite lass

Alas!  Miss Ruby passed away
And didn't make graduation day

25 September 2018
For the contest sponsored by Silent One

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Line Gauthier October 11, 2018 at 8:03 PM So sad. Congrats on your winning poem, Curtis. Curtis Moorman October 13, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thanks, Line. This is a true one!

Eve Roper October 7, 2018 at 5:27 PM Curtis, congratulations on your win. Nice memories ; I cannot remember a lot of my past:)

Gordon Mcconnell September 30, 2018 at 9:36 AM lovely piece Curtis full of memories of yesteryear. Nice rhyme and flow too. Blessings, Gordon Curtis Moorman September 30, 2018 at 9:44 AM Thanks, Gordon! I always enjoy and appreciate your comments and support.

Caren Krutsinger September 28, 2018 at 11:16 AM A sad ending, but I am sure her spirit was there, smiling and cheering you on. Curtis Moorman September 28, 2018 at 3:14 PM Ditto, Caren! As always, thanks for stopping by.

Mike Gentile September 25, 2018 at 3:32 PM It sounds like a wonderful childhood memory, except for Miss Ruby of course !!! Curtis Moorman September 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM Life is filled with so many memories, Mike. Miss Ruby was 70 when I started school at age 5. She retired when I was in the sixth grade and passed away when I was in the tenth grade. She was a wonderful Christian who taught us the value of prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and kindness to each other. Oh that those days could return to America. Thanks for lending an ear!