Remnants of childhood. Mudpies. Dandelion & purple flower soup. Feather beds. Legos abandoned in the yard. Cows on the farm. A hint of manure. Generations of childhood memories woven together. Playing in the dirt. Connecting to the earth. A child’s sandbox. Digging and building. The simplicity of life.
"Whoever inquires about our childhood wants to know something about our soul." --Erika Burkhart
Friday, May 18, 2007
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4 comments:
Loved your memories full of smells, sights, and touches. Also loved the Erika Burkhart quote and found it resonating with me at a time when so few people are wanting to "get" where I am.
Thank you,
Cheryl
"Remnants of Childhood" - what a great writing prompt, comfort daydream and reminder of so much that is good. It also makes me stop and ponder what my kids' "Remnants of Childhood" will be.
Thanks for a beautiful post.
cheryl--so great to know you were here. glad you like the quote. me too!
soutenus--i love thinking of this as a writing prompt. might we see something from you?
thank you both for reading!
I would definately love to take your idea and "run a ways with it"! Thanks for the encouragement (and permission!)
I will save it for a present to myself -- as soon as school is out!
Peace!
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