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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

Date: 10/11/2018 8:03:00 PM

So sad. Congrats on your winning poem, Curtis.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 10/13/2018 4:54:00 PM

Thanks, Line. This is a true one!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/7/2018 5:27:00 PM

Curtis, congratulations on your win. Nice memories ; I cannot remember a lot of my past:)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/30/2018 9:36:00 AM

lovely piece Curtis full of memories of yesteryear. Nice rhyme and flow too. Blessings, Gordon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/30/2018 9:44:00 AM

Thanks, Gordon! I always enjoy and appreciate your comments and support.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/28/2018 11:16:00 AM

A sad ending, but I am sure her spirit was there, smiling and cheering you on.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/28/2018 3:14:00 PM

Ditto, Caren! As always, thanks for stopping by.

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/25/2018 3:32:00 PM

It sounds like a wonderful childhood memory, except for Miss Ruby of course !!!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/25/2018 4:28:00 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!