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Playing in the Attic

Fun times!

29 total reviews 
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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This is a lovely interpretation of this picture Yvonne, and you bring the attic alive with your dress-ups and fun times with mother plus the occasional doze. Very nice,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2022
    Thank you. Those were great times!
Comment from robyn corum
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Yvonne,

Hmmm... I'm not sure how much I believe that you and your magical mom had time to do all of this, but it does sound glorious! Back in the day - moms were so busy! Without all the conveniences we enjoy today, their days were full of back-breaking labor.

I love this scene of peace and love. Beautiful!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    It's a true story. Sundays were wonderful with Mother and Daddy. I made up stories and acted them out. We played paper dolls, and board games.
reply by robyn corum on 16-Mar-2022
    Yeah, later, I thought you might think I was calling you a liar. Surely, you know better. I am jealous, though. MY dad? Play games? Hmmm...
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    It did kind of smack of that, but I didn't think that's what you intended. You must remember I was an only child, so I got all their attention. My mother could come up with fascinating and fun things to do, and my daddy was a hoot!
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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' Playing In The Attic ' , is an exceptionally well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a privilege to read and review this talented poet's work. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    Thank you.
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 16-Mar-2022

    You're very welcome.
Comment from T B Botts
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Hello Yvonne, what a delightful poem! Is it true? It surely must be, you wrote it so convincingly. Your childhood must have been so wonderful. I wish that everyone could have a childhood and enjoy such times as what you've mentioned. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    Thank you. Yes, it's true. Those were great times. I had a wonderful childhood.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
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It sounds like a great family connection. And the idea that a parent took the time to play dress up is great. If this is non-fiction, you were lucky.
And the picture is perfect. I enjoyed reading this heartfelt poem.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    It is non-fiction. I was very lucky to have the childhood I had. Thank you.
reply by Carolyn Dooley on 16-Mar-2022
    You are welcome. And you are a lucky person. Thank you for sharing this great story.
Comment from Sally Law
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This is superb and something I do regularly. I love scrap booking and I pore over old photos for hours while I still have some sight left. I don't take that or my memory for granted. Precious!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
    Those were wonderful times. Thanks, Sally.
Comment from juliaSjames
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Delightful response to the challenge. The stanzas flow as smoothly as the cruise liner you pretended to sail on. Imagination is so strong in little children that it doesn't take much effort to create make believe games. And they are always thrilled when parents or grandparents join in the fun.Thanks for sharing.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
    Thank you for a lovely review. Those were such happy times.
reply by juliaSjames on 15-Mar-2022
    Indeed!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I do have an attic but not one I can do up to and investigate. It is being used but unless you're in the physical shape of a special forces warrior chances are you won't be able to get into it. LOL Chances of me, not so much. I enjoyed reading your club entry and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
    Thank you. At the time, we lived in an antebellum home with a huge attic.
Comment from jenintorre
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. I found it so uplifting and nostalgjc. It brought back many memories for me. Lovely artwork, rhyme and nice clear presentation Nice one. Jen.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
    Thank you. Those were great times.
Comment from Ben Colder
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So typical for young girls while we boys went skinny dipping in a nearby pond. Those were good days when life was so simple. Good one, Arkie. Enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
    It was simple and so much better than today. I feel sorry that children won't know the fun we had. Thank you for the stars!