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Thanks for the memories
For sunrises, spectacular and refreshing
Feeling God’s creation, always fetching
Let me witness one more, very soon
Thanks for the memories
For teaching for forty years, now gone
Being retired, yet singing a new song
Each day feels precious and engaging
Thanks for the memories
For daughters special and sweet
Always making this heart tweet
You make me smile every day
Thanks for the memories
For travels across this vast land
Witnessing God’s creative hand
I look forward to seeing more
Thanks for the memories
For seeing grandchildren grow up
Their blessings overflow my cup
How truly marvelous they are
Thanks for the memories
For nights watching films from years ago
Classic stories and acting, tied in a bow
Enjoying movies and popcorn at home
Thanks for the memories
For finding love before growing old
God’s promises come true and bold
Never say never to His amazing grace
Thanks for the memories
For writing poetry and sometimes more
Allowing my new passion to fly and soar
Thankful for wonderful readers like you

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This poem’s theme is inspired by Bob Hope, one of America’s greatest entertainers. He excelled in vaudeville, Broadway shows, radio, film, and television. He may be best known for the many shows he did for American troops overseas. In 1938, Hope and Shirley Ross performed the song “Thanks for the Memory” in the film “The Big Broadcast of 1938.” Adapting lyrics in future years as needed, the song became Hope’s signature song whenever he performed. Here are a few lines from “Thanks for the Memory.” Enjoy!
Thanks for the memory
Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes
Motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes
How lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine
The Parthenon, and moments on the Hudson River line
How lovely it was
Many’s the time that we feasted
And many’s the time that we fasted
Oh well, it was swell while it lasted
We did have fun, and no harm done
So thanks for the memory
Of crap games on the floor, nights in Singapore
You might have been a headache, but you never were a bore
I thank you so much
Beautiful memories
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Beautiful poem.It is the lovely memories of my childhood and times spent with my parents that gives me the strength to face life’s challenges
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the memorable post 😊
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Thank you for taking a look at some of my memories. I am blessed with many loyal readers such as yourself.
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A life well lived, loved with many chapters ahead. 🌺🌸
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Beautiful and memorable post! Thank you for this! 🙂
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Thanks Diana for reading and sharing. It is fun to experiment with a slightly different poetry style.
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You’re welcome!
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Awww, it is like to walk in a dream when I read your poems, thank you🎶
It was a beautiful memory, Bob Hope, make me smile.
Enjoy your day.
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Thanks Lillian. I have been trying reading about Bob Hope, many more pages to go. Each of us has a treasure of memories.
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You always kindly welcome.
Take care🎶
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Lovely memories! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing a thought. Have a great week Renee.
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You are welcome! Hope you have a great one, too! 🙂
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Splendid poem. Love old movies.
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The classic films from the 1930s through the 1960s are my favorites.
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Same here.
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Beautiful nostalgic memories.And nothing beats a grateful heart cuz it enjoys all of God’s blessings.
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So true Hussein! God fills our lives with many blessings.
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Good stuff!
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Thanks for reading. I appreciate it very much.
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Reblogged this on From The Darkness Into The Light.
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Pat, thank you for sharing this poem. I enjoyed modifying my usual style .
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I loved it, thank you.
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Wow, these are wonderful memories to have and stirs up in me my own. What a blessing our memories can be as we enter into those “golden” years. Thanks for sharing and God Bless you big time!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am humbled by so much I have witnessed in my life. Everything I write here is to offer praise to God. He has blessed me immensely.
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Some wondrous memories expressed well in a poem! Great thoughts! God bless!
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Thank you for sharing a thought. I am pleased you enjoyed the poem. I hope you will read and share a comment in the future. Best wishes!
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Wao! Lovely and so nostalgic memories. You penned it so beautifully..
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Thanks so much Tanusri. I enjoyed honoring Bob Hope with my own memories.
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This is beautiful. The inspiration u got from Bob Hope is wonderful
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Thank you for reading and sharing. I was inspired after reading a bio about Bob Hope.
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