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Where Have They Gone - Those Days of Old


Where have they gone, those days of old:
   their melody- simple and sweet;
a blending of the joys that hold
   warm thoughts in memories' retreat.

Their melody- simple and sweet:
   fires burning, loved ones gathered near;
warm thoughts in memories' retreat-
   that peace that hovered to hold dear.

Fires burning, loved ones gathered near; 
   chores done, the evening shared with zest.
That peace that hovered to hold dear
   life's humble ways and means as best.

Chores done, the evening shared with zest.
   A blending of the joys that hold
life's humble ways and means as best.
   Where have they gone, those days of old?


March 22, 2016

Contest: Pantoum- Old Or New
Sponsor: Joseph May

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/28/2022 9:45:00 AM
We cherish those good old days, Congrats on your win Sandra, Wonderful write
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Date: 6/27/2017 8:41:00 PM
Memories kept burning in the heart! Congrats, Sandra!
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Date: 6/27/2017 1:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your fourth place win in my rhyme battle contest, well deserved! Love, Juli-Michelle
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Date: 4/7/2016 8:35:00 PM
I can see why this was one of the top pantoums, Sandra. It's very impressive the way you write this, and I hardly even notice the repeating lines. Your sentimentality tugs on the heart strings ... where they have gone? :( :) --- it's a smile-frown kinda moment.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/8/2016 3:43:00 PM
Thank you, Tim, for your encouraging and uplifting comments! I am pleased that you like it! Thanks again, Sandra
Date: 4/7/2016 11:24:00 AM
Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Always your words seem to paint such gentle pictures . They gently flow down the page. Somehow the gentle way you write always brings me an inner peace. The images flow through the mind and this becomes a wonderful Pantoum. An excellent Pantoum Sandra. It goes into my faves and is a definite seven. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/8/2016 3:44:00 PM
Thank you once again, Mike, for your lovely comments and compliments. I am honored to receive such wonderful support from you, and I appreciate the fave and seven so much. Thanks again, dear friend! Sandra
Date: 4/6/2016 9:58:00 PM
Sandra, Congrats on your "Pantoum --Poet's Choice Win." ~LINDA~
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/8/2016 3:45:00 PM
Thank you so much, Linda. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/5/2016 6:17:00 AM
Beautiful and poignant. Awesome write!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/6/2016 7:26:00 PM
Thank you very much, Tom. Sandra
Date: 4/5/2016 5:28:00 AM
Great work Sandra.. no wonder top podium.. big congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/6/2016 7:25:00 PM
Thank you again, Dr. Upma. I appreciate your support. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/4/2016 8:46:00 PM
I knew there was a reason I liked this one, congratulations Sandra...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/6/2016 7:24:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie. I am pleased that you like it. Sandra
Date: 4/4/2016 5:57:00 PM
Sandra, a wonderful poem...congrats on your top placement in the contest! :)-luloo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/4/2016 7:24:00 PM
Thank you very much, Laura. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/4/2016 4:49:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats on your win Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/4/2016 7:23:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/23/2016 1:14:00 PM
Sandra, this is so beautifully penned, you did amazing with the pantoum, and I am loving this 7 ~
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:45:00 AM
Thank you so much, BW, for your supportive comment and the 7! I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/23/2016 3:08:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned with wonderful memories. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much, Rave. Appreciate your visit! Sandra
Date: 3/22/2016 12:43:00 PM
An absolute joy to read Sandra wonderful memories and a super image which really complements your poem:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jan. Glad you like it. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/22/2016 11:25:00 AM
Good job Sandra, Good luck in the contest
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:43:00 AM
Thank you, Charlie. Sandra
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