Long Ago Times
Remembering times in the neighborhood where I grew up.10 total reviews
Comment from lalajovanoski
Hello friend I really enjoyed reading this poem about the old days I think that this is a good entry for the contest I like the rhyming scheme throughout this means very clear image of my mind I like the descriptive words that you've use thank you very much for sharing this and good luck and God bless
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Hello friend I really enjoyed reading this poem about the old days I think that this is a good entry for the contest I like the rhyming scheme throughout this means very clear image of my mind I like the descriptive words that you've use thank you very much for sharing this and good luck and God bless
Comment Written 20-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Thank you for the read and the comments. I am happy you enjoyed the excursion to the past. And thanks for the blessing.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Long Ago Times, is written well and reminds us of the real freedom of youth. The times when right and wrong were good and bad. Today we accept what we shouldn't.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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This poem, Long Ago Times, is written well and reminds us of the real freedom of youth. The times when right and wrong were good and bad. Today we accept what we shouldn't.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you for the read and your comments.
Comment from JDRBAR
I love this. I see you went to my school LOL. Rulers across the knuckles, being shaken for leaning against the blackboard during prayers, standing in line to enter or leave the the classroom, and a single teacher for the entire year.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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I love this. I see you went to my school LOL. Rulers across the knuckles, being shaken for leaning against the blackboard during prayers, standing in line to enter or leave the the classroom, and a single teacher for the entire year.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you so much for the rating. I guess all of us who attended a Catholic school share basically the same experience.
Comment from BeasPeas
I enjoyed reading this fine poem. Your childhood and mine have similarities--the nuns and how fearful we were of them. They kept us in line, unlike today where school is a free-for-all. I don't know which is better, but we learned self discipline. Going home for meals, and finally at night when the street lights came on signaled the day was finished. Very nice and I wish you much luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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I enjoyed reading this fine poem. Your childhood and mine have similarities--the nuns and how fearful we were of them. They kept us in line, unlike today where school is a free-for-all. I don't know which is better, but we learned self discipline. Going home for meals, and finally at night when the street lights came on signaled the day was finished. Very nice and I wish you much luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 19-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your kind words, I am pleased that you enjoyed the poem.
Comment from kathleenspalding
Very nice and nostalgic poem highlights the good parts about growing up in pre-tech days. Beautiful choice of artwork and colors. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Very nice and nostalgic poem highlights the good parts about growing up in pre-tech days. Beautiful choice of artwork and colors. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your kind words, I am pleased that you enjoyed the poem.
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You're welcome
Comment from Charmisa Parker
Very beautiful and descriptive. I especially liked how some of the lines are rhymed in your poem. Great work! Those words matches that picture perfectly.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Very beautiful and descriptive. I especially liked how some of the lines are rhymed in your poem. Great work! Those words matches that picture perfectly.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks so much for the read and your comments.
Comment from Mustang Patty
thank you for sharing your tale within a poem about the days of yore. It seems that our generation had so much more fun than the kids have today. I can remember that each new day was an adventure - though I probably spent too much time with my books.
Well done, and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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thank you for sharing your tale within a poem about the days of yore. It seems that our generation had so much more fun than the kids have today. I can remember that each new day was an adventure - though I probably spent too much time with my books.
Well done, and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks so much for the read and your comments. Yes, I rarely see children outside playing in our neighborhood.
Comment from crich
My best memories you have described in this poem. You couldn't be late or claim ignorance, a stopped watch or dead cell phone when street lights were the signal to go home! Good luck in the contest! This is a winner in my book.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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My best memories you have described in this poem. You couldn't be late or claim ignorance, a stopped watch or dead cell phone when street lights were the signal to go home! Good luck in the contest! This is a winner in my book.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks so much for the read and your comments.
Comment from RodG
This nostalgic remembrance of the neighborhood and times you grew up in brought back warm me,oriels. Although I did NOT go to a Catholic school, stanza 4 is my favorite. You chose to write this with traditional rhyme and meter, but your line lengths are inconsistent and some end words do not truly rhyme.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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This nostalgic remembrance of the neighborhood and times you grew up in brought back warm me,oriels. Although I did NOT go to a Catholic school, stanza 4 is my favorite. You chose to write this with traditional rhyme and meter, but your line lengths are inconsistent and some end words do not truly rhyme.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the review. I know I had to use near rhyme at times.
Comment from Mistydawn
You're so right, times were much different then. So much different. So much simpler, carefree. Your poem brought back my childhood, how I'd play until dusk, riding my bike, jumping mud puddles, climbing trees, going on whatever adventure we could find. Unlike today, our only major threat was the town drunk. If he saw us on the sidewalk he'd chase us down the road. It's a great poem nice flow, rhymes. Thank you for the walk down memory lane.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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You're so right, times were much different then. So much different. So much simpler, carefree. Your poem brought back my childhood, how I'd play until dusk, riding my bike, jumping mud puddles, climbing trees, going on whatever adventure we could find. Unlike today, our only major threat was the town drunk. If he saw us on the sidewalk he'd chase us down the road. It's a great poem nice flow, rhymes. Thank you for the walk down memory lane.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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Thank you for the read and the review. Glad the work help to propel you back into your own youthful time.
