The Village Store
They formed the hub of many villages.18 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
It is sad to see these village stores close down after being owned by generations of family members. The personal service is what made them special. Buying penny candy then was much more fun then getting candy at a Walmart these days. Lovely read.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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It is sad to see these village stores close down after being owned by generations of family members. The personal service is what made them special. Buying penny candy then was much more fun then getting candy at a Walmart these days. Lovely read.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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June,
Thanks so much for your review. Yes, village stores are getting less and less. They are such fun to explore. You take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from estory
This poem seems to me to be a celebration of all those little things and little moments that sparkle in the great picture of life and experience like bits of light on an overcast day. Sometimes it's finding that jar of strawberry jam, that unique, hand crafted pot, that brings the joy in the midst of the hustle and bustle of commercial transactions. estory
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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This poem seems to me to be a celebration of all those little things and little moments that sparkle in the great picture of life and experience like bits of light on an overcast day. Sometimes it's finding that jar of strawberry jam, that unique, hand crafted pot, that brings the joy in the midst of the hustle and bustle of commercial transactions. estory
Comment Written 13-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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estory,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes the village store can be such a great place to explore. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from JSD
This is a great 'list' poem. Lots of easy, natural rhyme and a set rhythm which is most satisfying to read. I'm sorry if four stars is low, but I think, personally, I would put some of your sadness about the demise of such places into the poem. It would take it up a notch. Great stuff overall though. John
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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This is a great 'list' poem. Lots of easy, natural rhyme and a set rhythm which is most satisfying to read. I'm sorry if four stars is low, but I think, personally, I would put some of your sadness about the demise of such places into the poem. It would take it up a notch. Great stuff overall though. John
Comment Written 13-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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John,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Hear what you say about adding something as to the demise of such places. Never know might inspire another poem. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from pome lover
Was the store in the photo in your fishing village? It looks charming and old. Fascinating picture, a neat one to frame. Your list of different things in stock is extensive and varied. A wonderful store; I hope it's still there, wherever there is.
Katharine
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Was the store in the photo in your fishing village? It looks charming and old. Fascinating picture, a neat one to frame. Your list of different things in stock is extensive and varied. A wonderful store; I hope it's still there, wherever there is.
Katharine
Comment Written 11-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Katherine,
No this is not the village store that I knew. It still does exist but has changed quite a bit. I lived in a fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales in Australia. Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Take care and have a wonderful day
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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do you have a picture ... of New South Wales?
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Irresistible fun and a joy to read! Bet you really enjoyed writing this. It flows along well, invites you into this delightful little shop (which actually looks a bit french in the image). I remember them well when choice didn't really exist and you just got what you could. A sentimental journey of excellence. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Irresistible fun and a joy to read! Bet you really enjoyed writing this. It flows along well, invites you into this delightful little shop (which actually looks a bit french in the image). I remember them well when choice didn't really exist and you just got what you could. A sentimental journey of excellence. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
Comment Written 11-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Debbie,
Thanks again for taking the time to read my poem.Glad you enjoyed it .Yes and I did enjoy writing it. The photo is not the actual store but it does still exist. I used to live in a fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales. Great memories. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry
Comment from LJbutterfly
The village store sounds like the modern-day Walmart or the mall. Your rhyming description includes almost everything. As a teenager, I spent the day with my aunt and uncle somewhere in rural Maryland when they stopped at a village store in the 1960s. It was as fascinating as your enjoyable poem.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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The village store sounds like the modern-day Walmart or the mall. Your rhyming description includes almost everything. As a teenager, I spent the day with my aunt and uncle somewhere in rural Maryland when they stopped at a village store in the 1960s. It was as fascinating as your enjoyable poem.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Thanks for the great review. Yes I have always found village stores , no matter where they are, totally fascinating with all the stuff they have him them. The story came in second. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Sally Law
There's still many in my native Georgia and smaller places in Florida near to me now. But most are gone. I miss them and wish for those simpler times to come again. Sending you my best today for this marvelous poem.
All my best,
Sally :))
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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There's still many in my native Georgia and smaller places in Florida near to me now. But most are gone. I miss them and wish for those simpler times to come again. Sending you my best today for this marvelous poem.
All my best,
Sally :))
Comment Written 09-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Sally,
Thanks so much for your review and I am so glad you enjoyed the poem. It came in second. Village stores always have fascinated me. So much in one space. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry .
Comment from royowen
When my wife and I spent extended time in New York visiting our daughter and family in upper Manhattan, across the road on the corner of 78th street and first avenue, there was an identical store that seemingly sold everything, I don't think we plumbed the depths, it was appropriately called the "Rainbow" store, beautifully written Barry, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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When my wife and I spent extended time in New York visiting our daughter and family in upper Manhattan, across the road on the corner of 78th street and first avenue, there was an identical store that seemingly sold everything, I don't think we plumbed the depths, it was appropriately called the "Rainbow" store, beautifully written Barry, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Thanks for the review Roy. Yes, I just love the village store no matter where they are. Always interesting "stuff". Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry
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Well done Barry
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your poem, Barry. The picture was a perfect
addition to your well-chosen words. I liked reading
about all the merchandise one could want or need while
living in a small community. Yes, the village store would
be great and a meeting place for the locals. I liked the rhyme
scheme.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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I enjoyed your poem, Barry. The picture was a perfect
addition to your well-chosen words. I liked reading
about all the merchandise one could want or need while
living in a small community. Yes, the village store would
be great and a meeting place for the locals. I liked the rhyme
scheme.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 09-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Jan,
Thanks again for taking time to read my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I have always liked looking through village stores no matter where they are.
Cheers and take care.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Ben Colder
Don't you just hate to see time swallow up things we hold to our memories. This for certain no doubt was special. You did well with this poem. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Don't you just hate to see time swallow up things we hold to our memories. This for certain no doubt was special. You did well with this poem. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Ben,
Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes I do hate how time marches on often swallowing what we so fondly remember. Take care and enjoy your day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
