Fond Memories of Childhood

Christine Ramsay on May 26, 2011

Tags: Childhood memories, holidays abroad, sundays, wales, Wikipedia

Life seemed so easy and such fun when we were children.

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I remember those distant childhood days.

They seem so very far away,

When life was simple and full of fun,

And we played outside all day.

I remember the table full of wet washing,

And the cheese on toast for tea.

The underground hut that we dug in the garden,

And our Sundays in Wales by the sea.

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I remember going abroad on holidays

Though money was always quite tight.

We’d scrimp and scrape to save our fares

But we never had enough for a flight.

We bought a huge car to travel about in.

It was almost a rust bucket on wheels,

But it got us to where we wanted to go

And it proved to be a very good deal.

I remember my father’s great ideas

Which he dreamed would make us all rich.

He had so many mad-cap schemes in his head

But there always seemed to be a hitch.

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I remember camping on a steep slope

And our tent suddenly started walking.

It looked so funny, as it toppled down the hill

And it set all the campers talking.

My dad built a house which was quite unique

With room for a much wanted pool

And though we dug and dug for two whole weeks

We only finished up with a deep hole.

So often I look back at the things that we did.

Our childhood days were never dull.

And thanks to the support from our Mum and Dad

We’ve led lives which were so rich and full.

Christine Ramsay

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Saurav Banerjee on May 26, 2011
The memories of childhood days stay with you forever.
Debra. on May 26, 2011
Childhood memories are always so precious, a fond smile that lasts throughout time.

I really liked this one, Christine!
ronthoughts on May 26, 2011
Memories of childhood is a healthy mental exercise for seniors, excellent poetry as always Christine.
Sharif Ishnin on May 26, 2011
Those are really happy memories Christine.:)
Sourav on May 26, 2011
This is really so good to read. Thanks for sharing childhood experiences. Very sweet!
Hettie on May 26, 2011
Interesting article.
jamilhussain on May 26, 2011
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dame016 on May 26, 2011
We all got to enjoy the present, because once it is gone, then it’s gone. You have a lot of memories to treasure.
reiny on May 26, 2011
nice memories , time run so fast…
CHIPMUNK on May 26, 2011
great memories seem like yesterday
J M Lennox on May 26, 2011
Lovely memories Christine. One thing about happy memories that I especially like – you get to keep them! Thanks for sharing yours.
lapasan on May 26, 2011
Me too. I cherish those fond memories of my childhood days.
Minister Marlene on May 26, 2011
What happy memories you had. Your poem makes me want to go to wales in a rust bucket. I love that !
Minister Marlene on May 26, 2011
A rust bucket on wheels…you had the same car I had?
Goodselfme on May 26, 2011
Nicely done memories remembered.thank you for sharing.
Francois Hagnere on May 26, 2011
…and our tent suddenly started walking…You probably had the fright of your life. Childhood memories do also come back to me often. Thank you Christine for sharing this beautiful piece.
thresiapaulose on May 26, 2011
An interesting and short article with sweet memories pf childhood. Thank you my sister Christine for your comments also.
Saxenadhi on May 26, 2011
loved reading the poem, felt good going down the memory lane
yes me on May 26, 2011
Ah those were the day’s Christine cheers enjoyed this
Starpisces on May 26, 2011
so lovely poem about your childhood, I envy so much.
pattiann on May 26, 2011
I love it!
1hopefulman on May 26, 2011
I can relate with your dad. So many attempts. Thanks for the memories.
Atanacio on May 26, 2011
my goodness, a child hood aaahh just goes by too fast
Cassle Tang on May 26, 2011
I think it’s not only childhood that becomes a great memory of mine. I also feel great to do my teenager-hood and young-adult-hood that I’m currently experiencing now. Every step in live feels so wonderful! Because I always remember that TODAY is the best day EVER! I always say that to myself, especially when I have a bad morning.
Cassle Tang on May 26, 2011
But yes, your childhood is so wonderful and fun! I never experienced something like that before but I feel lucky with my own life, anyway. Nice to know you, you are amazing.
Cyni1106 on May 26, 2011
Yes, our childhood memories are dear to our heart. When we become adults those memories are the very thing we pass on to our children to make their childhood memorable. They will never come close to the ones we cherish but, we also have the new ones to make us live on. Thanks Christine beautiful share thank you.
LadyElena on May 26, 2011
Aaaawh…. such a beautiful poem. It brought back memories of playing Hop Scotch on the pavement and playing with marbles.

You have a family full of Love, Christine. Money can’t buy that.

Thanks for sharing.

Ps…. made me think, those were the days when kids could play outside and mum’s would be at peace. Now, we need CCTV at every angle of the playground.
Jimmy Shilaho on May 26, 2011
Lovely, that must have been very memorable.
LCM Linda on May 26, 2011
Lovely poem. Your childhood is unique. I haven’t had any camping before. Following your words, I imagine the walking tent and have a good laugh. Thanks for sharing with us all these precious memories.
No Share on May 26, 2011
lovely memory of your childhood star.. or was that sky?lol
No Share on May 26, 2011
Im sorry about that first comment christine, the authspot is acting up again.. I keep on getting error message in the comment box. What I was saying.. these are wonderful memories especially of your father with his get rich schemes. It must have driven your mother crazy
martie on May 27, 2011
What wonderful memories. It seems like our parents managed to create for us wonderful, magical childhoods with very little money.
Eunice Tan on May 27, 2011
Memories of childhood is really unforgettable.
gaby7 on May 27, 2011
There is nothing as sweet as my childhood memories! They simply make me think my own children are not having the kind of good times we had as children! We are more protective of our children today than our fathers were of us! I would go bird hunting alone in the wildest of bushes-meeting pythons and snakes-but when I was back home, my dad would sit me down and ask after my adventures of the day-even if I told him I met a snake, he would never tell me to stop my childhood adventures next day-I was as free as a bird in the air and you and me know freedom is sweet! Great poem here Teacher!
Mike Godfrey on May 27, 2011
My childhood days were not dull either, but the world has moved on and what fascinated me a the time would have been totally boring to my children.
A very enjoyable poem that got me reminiscing about days gone by (It was Sundays by the sea in Brighton for me though).
papaleng on May 27, 2011
Luchy are we Christine to have fond childhood memories, If only you can see my neighbors and their children, you will be saddened and may ask yourself, will these children have a childhood memories to cherish? BTW I live just a stone-throw away from a slum area.
Melody SJAL on May 27, 2011
Reminds me of my own childhood days too. A very lovely piece, Christine.
Baijayanti Pradhan on May 27, 2011
Childhood memories are always with us…
vijayanths on May 27, 2011
truly memorable.
Milton H Peebles III on May 27, 2011
Great Fun Read!!!!
Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
~ milty
johnnydod on May 27, 2011
Ahh Cheese on toast wonderful
Ruby Hawk on May 27, 2011
Christine, I envy your happy childhood. It’s wonderful to have such special memories.
monica55 on May 27, 2011
These are very pleasant memories Christine, and I hope that you continue to treasure them. Thanks for sharing.
Monica on S.U.
isloooboy on May 28, 2011
Very good and nice
mtrguanlao on May 28, 2011
Oh I did enjoy my childhood days! Love the poem Miss Christine! Made me reminisce the good old days!
Tulan on May 28, 2011
Christine, wouldn’t it be wonderful to go back to those special times and live them again? lovely sentiments.
Palestrya on Jun 5, 2011
Thank you for a glimpse into your childhood. Very nice!
Judy Sheldon on Jun 20, 2011
Wonderful memories!!
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jun 27, 2011
Childhood memories are usually is what we have left when the years have gone by, and we sit and watch the children ……
iloisabel on Jul 11, 2011
nice post!!!..though i don’t have a wonderful childhood memories
beingwell on Jul 24, 2011
Enjoyable!
d1dezire on Aug 2, 2011
Didn’t get to travel as I wished when I was a child but there was never a dry moment in my house with all my siblings always trying to outdo each other in mischief! Thanks for bringing back sweet memories.
Socorro Lawas on Aug 12, 2011
Remembrance of childhood breaks at the heart and swells the joy into pain.
Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011
Excellent.

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