At dVerse Merril is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write about an object of history, personal or otherwise.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – Passions Stamped on Lifeless Things
“We keep stuff in order to hang on to what’s important, but it’s an illusion … these objects are not bridges to the past, they’re bridges to memories of the past. But they are not the past.” Helen Fisher
More Than Plastic As night gathers round me I seek the lamp which is less distinct than the light it sheds, and long may it be so. but I drift back to another time, to a more hallowed lamp, a child's dream so bright, a Blyton character so colourful, as told by my mother's stumbling, uncertain voice, ever hopeful I'd fall asleep, but it was never so. Noddy was more than plastic, he was real in my imagination and with one click he came alive, drawing me down a vivid path of adventure, long may it be so. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Love this, Paul. I had toys I related to in much the same way.
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David
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I’m not alone, thank you David, appreciate that.
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Ah, what a lovely set of words to bring back childhood memories with…
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Thank you very much Ain, much aoppreciated.
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How lovely, Paul. I grew up reading Blyton and Noddy was the one I started with.
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A fellow traveller – wonderful not to be alone.
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🙂
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I know the feeling–which is why my house is so darned cluttered.
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I have been shedding my hoarding of 40 years 🙂
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I was doing much better with it until my mother died.
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Ah, that was our problem too, so much stuff 🙂
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I’m sure I’ll be able to let some things go in time–just not yet.
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I had a green and red plastic Christmas tree nightlight and I wish I had it today.
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I get that, I wished some days I had this one.
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I don’t know that character, but I definitely understand the feeling. Those memories are so very special.
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Ah yes, a Commonwealth thing, Edith Blyton stories, but yes, you name it exactly so, such special memories. Thank you Merril
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You’re very welcome, Paul.
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The artefacts which connect us to our childhood hold a special kind of magic, which you conjure up so well here!
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They do, thank you for sharing Ingrid.
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I still have my teddy bear!
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Wow, that is an achievement, mine fell apart before my teens.
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My Guy is in a box and falling apart and most of his fur is gone…to be expected since he is over 70 years old.
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This is why I collect vintage toys lol.
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how delightful, so much to rejoice in, thank you Maranda, I hope you find some new things to enjoy.
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I can feel the passion you have for this object Paul. Is it a night-light?
I love the Helen Fisher quote. It is the reason our children and grandchild don’t hold the same passion for our treasures. There is no memory bridge!
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Yes, it was a night light, and it was so well used, yes, no bridge, the simplicity is lost in a digital age, sigh, thank you so much Dwight.
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You are welcome!
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Such are the treasures that light our path and keep out the darkness, Wonderful.
Pax,
Dora
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Yes, yes indeed, thank you Dora 🙂
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Noddy is adorable and I love what he holds within his being for you.
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Yes, the memories are wonderful, thank you Lisa.
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You’re welcome.
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Sweet memories!
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They sure are Chris, very happy moments.
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A relatable poem and I love the quote by Helen.
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Yes, and thank you so much Rupali
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
😊👍✨✨🎉
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Aww he’s really cute. And much more than plastic!
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Yes, absolutely, thank you so much Yvonne.
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This is so beautifully written. Takes me down my memory lane, I remember how I was obsessed with Barbie dolls and had so many of them
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Yes, the fun of exploring childhood experiences, thank you so much for sharing.
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As I read your poem I was taken back to those times and those “not bridges” to my past childhood. Well conceived and executed. 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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Nice poem I really love this
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Much appreciated 🙂
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I haven’t seen or heard of Noddy for many years, glad he kept you company! Books were my solace I’d escape by reading widely, with a torch under the bedclothes as I always shared a room …
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No – I lost touch with Noddy, though I did see a new version a few years ago, such fun, I share your reading under the blankets such fun too.
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triggered my love of caving I’m sure 🙂
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Here, here, Sir!
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Thanks Inchy
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Thank you Ana – wishing you a safe and very happy new year my friend.
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