Childhood memories...
A poem54 total reviews
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
Your piece uses fine form an rhythm to bring back a kinder, more community oriented time when people interacted with their neighbors instead of hiding from them. I remember those times with fondness. You may not have like everyone you knew but you had manners because that's what everyone expected of you. Nice work.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Your piece uses fine form an rhythm to bring back a kinder, more community oriented time when people interacted with their neighbors instead of hiding from them. I remember those times with fondness. You may not have like everyone you knew but you had manners because that's what everyone expected of you. Nice work.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks Nancy, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
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Comment from John Ciarmello
This piece brought back so many similar memories, Roy. The open doors, the open hearts. I'm afraid are all gone, but thank you for bringing me back for a peek at what used to be. I loved it! Best, JohnC
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This piece brought back so many similar memories, Roy. The open doors, the open hearts. I'm afraid are all gone, but thank you for bringing me back for a peek at what used to be. I loved it! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks John, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Janet Foor
I too remember those days when we could play outside until dark or walk to the other side of town as long as we were home by supper time, we were good. Sadly, those days are gone. I rarely see children outside playing in our neighborhood.
Your poem was a nice reminder of better days.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I too remember those days when we could play outside until dark or walk to the other side of town as long as we were home by supper time, we were good. Sadly, those days are gone. I rarely see children outside playing in our neighborhood.
Your poem was a nice reminder of better days.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks Janet, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Paul McFarland
Those were the good old days, Roy. We never locked our door when I was growing up. I live in the country now, and even though there is not much activity out here, I still lock our doors. Years ago murder was almost unheard of around here. Now it is in the local paper quite often.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Those were the good old days, Roy. We never locked our door when I was growing up. I live in the country now, and even though there is not much activity out here, I still lock our doors. Years ago murder was almost unheard of around here. Now it is in the local paper quite often.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks Paul, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from poetwatch
I remember those days of the past, Roy when smiles were seen on many faces because all were friends. Now, as we see the world the eyes that stare back belong to strangers. What went wrong? Thank you for opening my eyes.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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I remember those days of the past, Roy when smiles were seen on many faces because all were friends. Now, as we see the world the eyes that stare back belong to strangers. What went wrong? Thank you for opening my eyes.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
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Thanks for these terrific comments and review blessings Roy
Comment from nomi338
Some blame the problems on integrated neighborhoods, neighborhood blight, you name it. The real problem as I see it is the steady encroaching hate promoted by Satan the Devil. he hates us because God loves us. So as the anti god of love, he promotes hatred. What we see in the prevalent presence of hate is due in large part to his campaign of spreading hatred and distrust.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Some blame the problems on integrated neighborhoods, neighborhood blight, you name it. The real problem as I see it is the steady encroaching hate promoted by Satan the Devil. he hates us because God loves us. So as the anti god of love, he promotes hatred. What we see in the prevalent presence of hate is due in large part to his campaign of spreading hatred and distrust.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Thanks Nomi for these marvellous comments and a great review blessings Roy
Comment from jake cosmos aller
I can relate I grew up in Berkeley in the 60's and 70's when "free roaming" children were everywhere. I had lots of memories of my old neighborhood and feel our modern nieghorhoods are just not family friendly anymore.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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I can relate I grew up in Berkeley in the 60's and 70's when "free roaming" children were everywhere. I had lots of memories of my old neighborhood and feel our modern nieghorhoods are just not family friendly anymore.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Thanks Jake, for these marvellous comments and a great review blessings Roy
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This is a totally different world than when we grew up. We were satisfied just having a roof over our heads. No doors were locked. We borrowed certain food items from neighbors until our parents' monthly check came around. If someone needed help, friends and family helped. Thank you for sharing a great memory.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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This is a totally different world than when we grew up. We were satisfied just having a roof over our heads. No doors were locked. We borrowed certain food items from neighbors until our parents' monthly check came around. If someone needed help, friends and family helped. Thank you for sharing a great memory.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Thanks Carolyn, for these marvellous comments and a great review blessings Roy
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Thank you.
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A pleasure
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Sadly, those days are gone forever, Roy. You did a great job
sharing what has taken their place. People have become aloof,
scared, and less likely to engage in friendly conversation. Most
wall themselves from contact with others, if there is any, then it's
quick and general. Wow, 20 miles hitchhiking--would never be
done today. Your poem read well with good end rhymes and
internal rhymes, smooth flow, and a great and true, but sad, message.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Sadly, those days are gone forever, Roy. You did a great job
sharing what has taken their place. People have become aloof,
scared, and less likely to engage in friendly conversation. Most
wall themselves from contact with others, if there is any, then it's
quick and general. Wow, 20 miles hitchhiking--would never be
done today. Your poem read well with good end rhymes and
internal rhymes, smooth flow, and a great and true, but sad, message.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Thanks Jan, for these marvellous comments and a great review blessings Roy
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Roy,
What wonderful memories, and you expressed your feelings so well. This is worthy of a six, but alas, I'm bone dry. In our neighborhood, you were everyone's child, and if someone's mom saw you doing something wrong, they didn't hesitate to yell at you. A simpler, much more pleasant time. We've lost a lot unfortunately.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Hello Roy,
What wonderful memories, and you expressed your feelings so well. This is worthy of a six, but alas, I'm bone dry. In our neighborhood, you were everyone's child, and if someone's mom saw you doing something wrong, they didn't hesitate to yell at you. A simpler, much more pleasant time. We've lost a lot unfortunately.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022
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Thanks Tom, for these super comments and an empathetic review blessings Roy
