The Good Old Days...Whew!
What a race it was those good old days37 total reviews
Comment from Michael McCottry Bell Jr
I really enjoyed the story you told within your verses. Very interesting description of your life growing up back in the good old days. I really like this line
Those eerie nights waiting for that first
born to arrive, wondering if the wonderful
boy would survive.
Very touching and very vivid
Wishing you the best in the contest
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019
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I really enjoyed the story you told within your verses. Very interesting description of your life growing up back in the good old days. I really like this line
Those eerie nights waiting for that first
born to arrive, wondering if the wonderful
boy would survive.
Very touching and very vivid
Wishing you the best in the contest
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019
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Michael, not always a bed of roses, life! But we survive and sometimes thrive.
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Comment from Phoenix Rising
Loved your poem. A piece of life's experiences, nicely captured in poetic verses. Great imagery and flow. my pleasure to read and review. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Phoenix Rising
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019
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Loved your poem. A piece of life's experiences, nicely captured in poetic verses. Great imagery and flow. my pleasure to read and review. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Phoenix Rising
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
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Thanks
Comment from Gail Denham
You made a zoom by the days of your life. But yes, the good old days are now. And it's wise to look around and enjoy what we have now. I go back in memory a lot to when the kids were small - but my strength is not what it once was.
There are seasons. Good job on your poem
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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You made a zoom by the days of your life. But yes, the good old days are now. And it's wise to look around and enjoy what we have now. I go back in memory a lot to when the kids were small - but my strength is not what it once was.
There are seasons. Good job on your poem
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Gail, thank you very much for your review and comments.
Comment from Bobby Jo
Yes... The good ol' days came and went in the blink of an eye. This was fun to read, as we all have that moment in our prime, when life is hectic, yet hopefully where the best memories are made.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Yes... The good ol' days came and went in the blink of an eye. This was fun to read, as we all have that moment in our prime, when life is hectic, yet hopefully where the best memories are made.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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It is so nice that past is past, the future yet to be revealed and we have this special moment in time!
Comment from jenintorre
I really like your poem about the good old days. Your life story is very typical about the not so always good old days often full of stress. Take care Jen.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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I really like your poem about the good old days. Your life story is very typical about the not so always good old days often full of stress. Take care Jen.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Jen, just a snapshot of life as a whole, but what a life it is!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Some people, as they get older, tend to partially rewrite the past, giving it more shine than it really had or making it seem more carefree than it really was. Your well-written poem conveys a moving message about the power of memories. Two parts that made me stumble: (1) wondering
wonders" (?) and (2) "Would . . . spent" (?)
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Some people, as they get older, tend to partially rewrite the past, giving it more shine than it really had or making it seem more carefree than it really was. Your well-written poem conveys a moving message about the power of memories. Two parts that made me stumble: (1) wondering
wonders" (?) and (2) "Would . . . spent" (?)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Yes I see where this would make one stumble. Thanks for bringing this to the surface for a fresher look.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"These Are the Good Old Days", is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a pleasure to read and review this talented poet's work. To me, this is a six, but I've run out of them.
I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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"These Are the Good Old Days", is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a pleasure to read and review this talented poet's work. To me, this is a six, but I've run out of them.
I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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My friend, thank you as always!
Dear Anon,
as always, it's my pleasure!
Comment from nomi338
Thank God that the old days that I knew and went through were kinder than I fear these day would have been to me. Those days were tough, but I managed to get through them. I was blessed more times than I could count. Although there were challenges to get through I thank God that my parents equipped me well enough to not become a victim of them. I pray that I have done as good a job of preparing my own children for the perilous times ahead.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Thank God that the old days that I knew and went through were kinder than I fear these day would have been to me. Those days were tough, but I managed to get through them. I was blessed more times than I could count. Although there were challenges to get through I thank God that my parents equipped me well enough to not become a victim of them. I pray that I have done as good a job of preparing my own children for the perilous times ahead.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
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No I, I too am right in lock-step with you, I think, our journey was, while challenging at times, most things were achievable...I fear not so much in years to come.
Comment from w.j.debi
Isn't amazing how most of us tend to forget the tough times and color the past all rosy? Looks like you took a more realistic view. I like how all that hard work has paid off and now you can enjoy the rewards you deserve.
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Isn't amazing how most of us tend to forget the tough times and color the past all rosy? Looks like you took a more realistic view. I like how all that hard work has paid off and now you can enjoy the rewards you deserve.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
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We all just put our heads down, shoulder to the boulder and start moving uphill life?s incline!
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the "The Good Old Days" writing prompt.
Your verse tells of building today, yesterday. Well done.
I wish you luck with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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I think this is a good entry for the "The Good Old Days" writing prompt.
Your verse tells of building today, yesterday. Well done.
I wish you luck with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Sharon, thank you.