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I live with my husband and staffie on a narrowboat and am an indie writer. I am at present writing the third in my 'Bridie' trilogy. I love writing poetry. -
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11th Jul 2015tillergirl commented on:
Tell your stories: writing prompts to help you share your best memoriesI was born in the 40's and have fond memories of the 50's when the sun always seemed to be shining. Since retiring, I have been able to enjoy my hobby ... writing. I am currently writing the third novel in the Bridie McMahon trilogy and also continuing to enjoy writing poetry. I would like to share with you a poem I wrote a few years ago ... I REMEMBER IT WELL By Marion Fellows I’M THINKING NOW OF DAYS GONE BY FOND MEMORIES, THEY’LL NEVER DIE. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. SMOKE POURING FROM A TRAIN, CAKES MADE FROM POWDERED EGGS, WALKING DOWN LEAFY LANES, GYPSIES SELLING PEGS. THE VILLAGE BOBY ON HIS BIKE, THE CASTOR OIL I DIDN’T LIKE. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. THE MAN ON THREE WEELED BIKE WHO SHARPENED ALL OUR KNIVES. OUR PICNICS BY THE DIKE. AND PLAYING GAMES OF FIVES. THE PEA SOUP FOG, FIRST CIGARETTE OUR FLEA RID DOG, I CANT FORGET. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. MY FIRST RIDE IN A CAR, AND WEARING PLATFORM SHOES. STANDING AT A BAR, MY FIRST TASTE OF BOOZE. BATH BY THE FIRE ON SUNDAY NIGHT, MAM DARNING SOCKS BY CANDLE -LIGHT. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. THE FREEZING OUT SIDE LOO, NEWS PAPER ON A STRING, RAG MATS ON THE FLOOR, THE HOKEY POKEY’S RING. THE ID CARDS, THE RATION BOOK, OUR SMALL BACK YARD, THE BABBLING BROOK. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. SUGAR IN BLUE BAGS, NEWSPAPER ROUND YOUR CHIPS, AMAMI FRIDAY NIGHT, SHARING SHERBERT DIPS. THE CHILDRENS FLICKS ON SATURDAY, DANCING DOWN THE OLD PALAIS. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. OUTINGS TO THE SEA, THE FERRIS WHEEL, SO GRAND. JELLIED EELS AND TRIPE, BARE FOOT IN THE SAND. KISS ME QUICK HATS, THE CANDY FLOSS. COMING HOME LATE, MY DAD SO CROSS. AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL. BREAD TOASTED ON THE FIRE, PERCHED ON A FORK SO LONG. CHASING STICK AND TYRE, BURSTING INTO SONG. THESE ARE THE DAYS I CAN’T FORGET, THE LOVELY PEOPLE THAT I’VE MET. AH YES, I REMEMBER THEM WELL. -
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