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Memories

As I cleared out an old cupboard today

Memories appeared from every nook and cranny

My old Red Peddle Car I had when I was six

Which was given to me by my old Nannie

Was still in working order with all its parts

Memories came flooding back

Many an hour was spent playing and riding about

Together with my best young friend Jack

My old Teddy Bear Wilfred was still in good condition

Together we had spent many a happy hours of wear and tear

And my old football boots were still there as well

Along with the Shirt and Shorts I used to wear

Childhood Memories came flooding back

Which brought a tear to my eye

Of wondrous days spent playing with my old friends

On days long since having passed me by

An old school Satchel was still intact

Though now empty and a bit worse for wear

Which brought memories flooding back

Of my schooldays and my best mates there

Now it looked like me all battered and worn

I remember I was five years or six old

And my clothes were tattered and torn

Life was harder then, than it is now

You made do with what you had

It was stitch and mend when it was needed

Always repaired by Mum or Dad

My cupboard hand many more secrets to reveal

I spent all day with my memories

My old collie dog Caliban’s collar was still there

Many a hour we spent together walking

Somehow we managed to communicate

He would bark with me just talking

Childhood memories last forever, never forget that fact

It’s what keeps us going throughout many a day

They supposedly say you should never look back

But who cares what other people say