Kinghorn

Childhood memories of summer holidays.

"Kinghorn"

Oh little place by the sea

the memories you arouse in me

that fresh sea smell the yellow beach

and our own home town just out of reach

the excitement we felt just driving there

singing songs without a care

all crammed into to Dad's wee car

we thought we were going far

but we were only 50 miles away

to us it seemed to take all day

in the wee house we'd all unpack

mum immediately made a snack

but before she could say "there's your tea"

we'd all be in bathers and into the sea

jumping waves with my sister Jo

singing my bonny lies over the ocean you know

then my brothers would duck us nearly drowning

always laughing and never frowning

later we'd spend a pound in the arcade

then down to the hotel for a lemonade

nothing too fancy as money was tight

then straight to bed, don't let the bugs bite

mum would save all her tins of food

to make sure and feed all of her brood

endless days of summer fun was had

me and my family, mum and dad

when I go back there with my own kids today

I can still see my mother clear as day

standing at the doorway with her rolling pin

shouting "teas on the table" now get yourselves in

XXXX

Author's Note

sorry for the punctuation is awful but I got carried away as the memories flowed...

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

KTBradley,
"Kinghorn" What a beautiful title by the way.
This saga of entrancement flowing from your inner memory just flows with personal loveliness flowing!
From the first line,"Oh little place by the sea, the memories you arouse in me." This is like an invitation to those reading, (it was for me) to find our own memory and just bask.
As you relate yellow sands, swimming in the waves, lemonade at the hotel and going to the arcade; it is the family and their voices and smiles and playful love and hearts that stand out so gloriously. Mother and father deserved the high point of honor in this little lovely story for they made the experience possible. To me that part was so priceless.
Your writing is so very uplifting.
Thank you so much! I was so loving reading every word.
Blessings, Kathy

[KT-B]

Thank you for your lovely review of this poem - it came from the heart the wonderful, warm memories of family holidays when we were all young and before we were all split up through marriage, jobs etc - priceless - thanks Kathy X

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Life can be complex and so multi layered but...we get to choose what is done with what we have. Your poem was such a nice bright spot. Loved it and I hope you continue to share your beautiful writing.

[Bluebird]

Don't let the bed bugs bite is something my family used to say. Fond memories

[Einstein Noodle]

there are tears on me heart in reading ..blessed are those with family and memories such as you have shared ...your mum (from this) is much as me own! ;) thanks for sharing this personal special place Ms. Bradley ..i think it is a treasure ...punctuation be damned says i! ;)
E.

[KT-B]

thank you for your kind review, I'm glad it brought back some memories for you of your own wee mammy - yes I apologise full heartedly for the lack of punctuation, I am awful! I just got carried away with this one and punctuation went out the window :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .......................

[Michael G. Smith]

Another great piece capturing memories. I could feel the cool ocean breeze across my face as a silent observer watching your family fun.

[KT-B]

Thanks Michael, always hold a special place in my heart........wee Kinghorn :)

[Lenny Hart]

Nostalgia. Those were the best days when everyone had nowt . Made me smile the rolling pin . And ya mam shouting to come in for tea . Very nice to read, and very familiar

[KT-B]

Thanks Lenny, I totally agree, I always say I wish we could rewind to the 70s, much simpler, happier times - your review much appreciated best wishes

[Inject Positivity]

Very well expressed thoughts of memories, I love the way you bring them alive here through the poem... The memories of childhood never fade away, no matter how old we get they stay in our heart forever till our last breath... A memory of life... Well done...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[KT-B]

Thank you for your kind words yes I totally agree we had such a happy childhood, growing up the youngest of seven there was never a dull moment - good times KT :)

[Gee]

Morning, enjoyed this. You have captured and put over well for the reader a day in your childhood life. I like the fact you three in a couple of "wee's " and a bonny ( am married to an Ayrshire lass, Dalry ). Well done

[KT-B]

Thankk you for reading and reviewing my poem on Kinghorn, such happy days spent there it's easy to write about. I think it's nice if you get a hint of a persons origins in their writing too, thanks again KT

[alanwgraham]

I am really into memories (in fact it's this weeks theme of the writing group I go to in Inverkeithing!) and they are a great source of inspiration for writing. Your poem rings very true for me but as i have lived in Fife most of my life its not too surprising.
Well done but no need to apologise - I think memories come best if you just go with the flow.
Regards,
Alan

[KT-B]

Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem on Kinghorn, such a special place for me and my brothers and sisters. My aunt had a wee house there on the prom a couple of doors away from what used to be the Bayview Hotel (which sadly not there now) - if it wasn't for that wee house I don't think we would've been any holidays so we really appreciated it so much - Fife is a wonderful place you must have plenty inspiration living there! best wishes kt