My ol’ hometown
Dear Sandusky
On the south shore
of Lake Erie
Saint Mary’s church
a few doors from
my ol’ house
a short walk to
gorgeous gardens
around the big clock
Boy & the Boot fountain
standing timelessly
Memories of neighbors
walking about
without fear of the world
without fear of hate
Memories of walking
lovingly with my mother
past the picturesque
downtown
JCPenney’s
Woolworth’s
Gray Drugs
A stop for a candy bar
Down to the ferry
to Cedar Point
Waves of bluish green
on the round trip ride
across the Great Lake
Hand in hand with Mom
Watching the seagulls fly
A place of peace
where my dreams lie
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Author:
James Michael (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: January 26th, 2026 22:21
- Category: Love
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Comments2
Fond memories in this poem about a place and relationship with mother. Nicely pictured in images it calls out with nostalgia. Well done James
A well written comment. Thank you
You are most welcome
Good write JM. You got Woolworths still?
Thanks G.P.D. Woolworths went out of business unfortunately in 1997.
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