Hello Sally, this is delightful , very nostalgic and impressionistic! The
only thing I wonder about is do you need the word "wooden"" in front of
door?
You really are a great writer, you're practically keeping this list going; I
feel dreadfully guilty, haven't posted in ages....
best wishes,
Gill----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally James" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:26 AM
Subject: Sounds of childhood
> Sounds of childhood.
>
> Early morning, and the clang of a metal bin
> slurp of a lorry grinding to a halt
> a pit siren beckoning people to work
> march of a clog on a stone cobble
> whistle of a train as it passes over a bridge
> clang of a trolley bus
> scraping out of ashes on a frosty morning.
>
> Afternoon, and the hiss of steam on washing day
> cry of a rag and bone man
> clip clop of horses hooves
> barks of stray dogs
> screech of children down the back road.
>
> Evening, and the whistle of a kettle
> fire crackling in a black leaded grate
> tick of a mantel clock
> creak of a rocking chair
> a wooden door opening
> and the voice of my mother singing.
>
> sally james
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