Memories

Memories linger in the shadows Retracing footsteps of my past Trails I traversed now seem kinder Rough edges by the years recast Loved ones, friends, like crystal sparkle In the light of elder days defined The test of time deletes transgressions Leaving just the best behind How I love to sit among them Sample each one as I may Taste the nectar of a lifetime Wrapped in my world of yesterday

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Greg Stanley

Date: 1/20/2012 6:41:00 PM

Bob, another beautiful write, congratulations on another well deserved win, Greg

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/20/2012 10:40:00 PM

Thanks very much Greg

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/18/2012 2:34:00 PM

congrats Bob on a great third place win .. another gem luv..

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 2:59:00 PM

Thanks Linda-Marie

Sarah Mullan

Date: 1/18/2012 1:51:00 PM

Congrats on your winning Bob. Love, Sarah.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 2:07:00 PM

Appreciate it Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/18/2012 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your Super win in Brian's "Last Fifty"contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 11:35:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Gwendolen Song

Date: 1/18/2012 9:49:00 AM

Bob...congrats on this great poem's success...It really made me think of my past a bit differently..I will save it to reread it time to time!! Wonderful expressions. Gwendolen

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 10:11:00 AM

Very kind of you Gwen. Thank you

David Williams

Date: 1/18/2012 3:04:00 AM

Bob congrats on your win, nectar indeed..David

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 8:02:00 AM

Thanks David

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 1/18/2012 2:21:00 AM

This is truly beautiful, Bob. Congratulation on your win! God bless, Maureen

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/18/2012 8:02:00 AM

Thanks Maureen

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2012 7:47:00 PM

Very sweet those memories to make a poem like this one, Bob. A wonderful read. Congrats in the contest.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:18:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/17/2012 5:36:00 PM

Congrats on your winning entry in Brian's contest..Sara

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:18:00 PM

Appreciate it Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/17/2012 5:34:00 PM

How I love this one, Bob! So thoughtful and filled with heart-warming sentiments! Congratulations!!! I put this on the top of the list !

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:19:00 PM

Very kind of you Carrie

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 1/17/2012 4:48:00 PM

Love this, Congratulations on your win. Elizbeth

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:19:00 PM

Thank you Elizabeth

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 1/17/2012 4:38:00 PM

Wonderful write,Bob.Congratulations on your super win in this contest...keep flying...

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:20:00 PM

Appreciate it Olusegun

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/17/2012 4:31:00 PM

Great write with appropriate rhyming. Congratulations on your win.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:20:00 PM

Many thanks Robert

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 1/17/2012 2:58:00 PM

Many congrats to you also Bob. Wonderful write and win my friend. Michael

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/17/2012 10:20:00 PM

Thank you Michael

Jack Horne

Date: 1/15/2012 3:38:00 PM

I love this sweet nostalgic piece, Bob - many congrats to you too, my friend : )

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/15/2012 5:09:00 PM

Thank you Jack

Judy Ball

Date: 1/15/2012 1:45:00 PM

What a truly excellent poem. Beautifully worded. Really good rhythm and balance. Wonderful emotion, could feel it like I was sitting on a porch enjoying memories of times gone by. Great imagery. A super job. God Bless and thanks for the kind words about "Think First, Speak Later." Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/15/2012 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Judy. Very kind comments.

Emma Mantle

Date: 1/15/2012 11:55:00 AM

This is such a great piece. Nice flow to it and great use of expression. Love the middle verse. Beautifully done. Best wishes Em :)

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/15/2012 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Em. Pleased you liked it.