YESTERDAY ONCE MORE...
poem by:
Frank Hornby .
Written
on Feb 08, 2019
"So much laughter down in the street, us boys kicking a ball against the wall, those memories I have, just can't be beat, such a pleasure to recall. Girls playing hopscotch by the flats, some skipping with a rope, my mates dog loves chasing cats, and my young mum....just lives in hope. The ice cream van, out on its daily round, excites us with its chimes, all the kids eagerly gather around, I loved those crazy, crazy times. I see the "rag man" with his horse drawn cart, and hear him calling in the street, mum brings old clothes, that are falling apart, and I get a goldfish for a treat. The "swinging 60s" so long ago, is a time I often yearn for, I close my eyes, and what do you know! ....it's yesterday once more."
Tags: Wishful, Imagery, Rhyme, Love, Happy,
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Michael Wise commented on Feb 10, 2019 at 5:21pm
This speaks volumes to my soul, Frank. I love this kind of poetry, and have written extensively along these lines myself. This is very eloquent, poignant and lovely.
Frank Hornby .
commented on Feb 10, 2019 at 8:17pm
Thank you again Mike....if I could spend a week back in those days....ahh if only......ðŸ‘ðŸ»
ann parks
commented on Feb 13, 2019 at 12:52am
Wonderful Frank.......also I remember the coal man walking through our house to the back yard holding the two corners of the coal sack at his shoulders......
Frank Hornby .
commented on Feb 13, 2019 at 10:13am
Yeah you are right Ann....the cart full of sacks of coal, pulled by a giant shire horse with its massive horseshoe clad feet!...and tossing its head back to eat out of its nose bag ...lovely memories Ann...thanks for reminding me of that one....and thank you for your kind comment....ðŸ‘ðŸ»
Christopher Russon
commented on Nov 27, 2020 at 9:09pm
Love this poem Frank they were the Days.
Frank Hornby .
commented on Nov 29, 2020 at 4:04pm
...yeah, it's good to tap into your memories, "and go back"...stay safe Chris ..ðŸ‘ðŸ»
Keith Jepson
commented on Oct 26, 2021 at 12:00pm
Let's do it, Frank, we made everything out of anything in those days, is a time machine our next task? The only one I have used before is 'In my dreams... Thank you for your comments lad I appreciate them, going through chemo just now so I have a lot of time just 'Ponderin' Take care
Frank Hornby .
commented on Oct 26, 2021 at 3:08pm
Yeah...the only time machine I've come across is in my head...it takes me back to anywhere I wanna go!...hahaha......I'll be thinkin of yer, as you are doin' the chemo Keith....you Yorkshire lads can fight anything!...keep ponderin' mate...and I'll enjoy readin' your poems....all the best...
Roxanne Dubarry
commented on Oct 16, 2025 at 5:11am
I was born in 1954 but also was alive during the 1960's and I am glad that one of us has fond memories of those bygone days. My cousin, Taylor, used to chase the ice cream man, down the road cause his younger siblings would always buy ice cream from them. I also have some fond memories but a life time of regrets have only buried the good memories and have left the bad ones only! Great job and fantastic memories.
Frank Hornby .
commented on Feb 25, 2026 at 12:41pm
Thanks for your comment Roxanne…try putting some of your bad memories into poetry …I found it to be quite therapeutic…good luck Roxanne..
