You can hear the ghosts of the past here
Children laughing
Orders being made
Conversations by grown ups
Mold and dust have covered it now
Boarded windows and doors
A depressing place
Where childhood was
There is where the bench was
With that statue of Ranoald
How many pictures did I take of my kids sitting there with him
There is the playground
Fallen down now
But the memories of my kids playing is still strong
The tables and chairs broken
Pieces scattered every which way
Look a hamburger stool still intact and whole
Can be seen in the corner
This place
Once so happy
Once so bright
Now
Just rotting and decay
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Tony36 (
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Now that just pulled at the heartstrings… reminds me of older dilapidations, like a derelict Coney Island with Zoltar the Magnificent (courtesy of Tom Hanks)… them Golden arches were symbols of brighter, more innocent, more carefree days. 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻
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You’re welcome🙏🏻🕊👍🏻
like I have said so many times before and hinted at even more, it happens .. time marches on regardless and leaves behind a trail of devastation and decay .. a sad poem today Tony but nevertheless enjoyed .. Neville
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Haunting indeed! I have seen plenty of abandoned restaurants and they are always depressed and sad looking. I've never seen an abandoned McDonanld's though, and now I can imagine how I would feel if I did. Well done, Tony!
Thank you Tristan
You're welcome, Tony!
Good write Tony.
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Such a nice poem about reflecting on places that are forever cherished, and the effects of time, this really stood out to me.
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A great metaphor in this poem Tony it seems to me to lament the passing of childhood and time itself. Lovely
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A bar in Brussels full of memories has become a shopping mail...
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Yes nothing sadder than a childhood favourite place that has gotten old. I remember when they tore down the old movie theatre in my childhood town.It was sad .Still we have those great memories for ever.Great poem
Thank you David
A poignant 😢
and touching poem,
really vivid imagery!! 👍
Really pulls on the heartstrings,
penned superbly!! 🙏
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you Thad, best regards
Those abandoned places can bring back such good memories Tony.
Andy
Thank you Andy
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