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In the dog-days of summer of so long ago there were bear-hugging moments I like to recall Like leafing through pages of ram-shackle books, that are dog-eared, and faded, wearing hound-tooth worn seams I had a bull's-eye encounter with puppy-tail schemes There are cat-walks through memories, over turkey-trot trails wearing pigtails, and Mother Goose, and laughter would peal Where pony-tailed hairdos would swing like a bell, and where kids could play leap-frog, and happiness dwells We would run like the roosters and bull-doze the grass, picking puffed dandelions, to blow with our breaths Spreading the catnip and watching it gasp Grasping the wind, while it wolfed-down the rest Blooming sweet dogwood would bend in the breeze Elephant-ears would line every path With cattails and polly-wogs, we would bunny-hop home for chickpeas, and monkey bread, and gooseberry creams Then hug little teddy-bear, in our goose-down reclines while dog-days of summer would live for all time

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Date: 8/13/2018 11:20:00 PM
I wonder if childhood, playing video games could ever compare to the wonder of making dandelions take flight? The imagination of children from eras ago let imaginations soar. It is sad to realize how nature has been edged out by cell phone selfies and texting and games. Our world is now a virtual reality. I love everything about your beautiful poem Carrie. Into my faves! Congratulations on your win! : )
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Date: 5/30/2018 2:00:00 PM
Carrie, how creative of you to include so many 'double-meaning' words in this very nostalgic poem! I really enjoyed reading your lovely, nostalgic poem! Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 5/27/2018 5:49:00 PM
A very nice read, Carrie! I loved my elephant ears when I lived in Hawaii! I love this so much...faving!
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Date: 5/27/2018 4:03:00 PM
Awesome creative verse, Carrie, congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/27/2018 10:51:00 AM
What a fun take on the contest. Well done, Carrie.
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Date: 5/25/2018 9:23:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful nostalgic poem. Well done!
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Date: 5/25/2018 4:49:00 PM
What wonderful childhood memories Carrie, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/25/2018 1:30:00 PM
Delicious, delicious, delicious poetry soup! Congratulations on your win in my contest! Thank you too :) xomo!
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