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Toy Phonograph

Tiny phonograph with a small turntable, Her child toy that lights up her eyes. As it spins and turns with its now blurred label., It plays the songs in Mother Goose guise. She becomes mesmerized, unable to leave. Her sight is fixed on the round plate. Has it become magic? What can she believe? Quiet time's gift is parent's placate. One day it happens! Rising up from the floor, Songbird machine, made to enthrall, Lisps forth a sad song as it floats out the door. Hushing her thoughts, she looks at the wall

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/22/2024 2:55:00 PM

Your beautiful poem brings back memories, Hilda. Thank you for sharing. :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/21/2024 4:26:00 PM

I never had one of my own, but I knew others who did, including my sister. :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 9/21/2024 12:08:00 PM

You had one too? I got mine in the early 50's. I wasn't aware of how popular those little photographs were. I loved mine. Thanks for commenting.

David Crandall

Date: 5/27/2024 4:40:00 PM

Great poem Hilda. When I was a kid, we had a little record player, and I played little 78s,, some yellow, some black, and some 45s. The had picture in the middle. I can still remember, my aunt gave me "puff the magic dragon", "bicycle built for two", etc. I was mesmerized.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/27/2024 10:27:00 PM

We had the same experience with our photographs. I enjoyed mine. Thank you for your input.

Paige Hind

Date: 1/31/2024 12:45:00 PM

Has a haunting 'tune' to this poem. It's just beautiful.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/31/2024 12:52:00 PM

Thank you very much.

Bill Baker

Date: 1/23/2024 5:09:00 PM

"It's magic, it's magic", she says! I like your storytelling skills, Hilda, and you put it into poetic form. Well done, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 6:53:00 PM

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my trial balloon of a poem centered on a child. Mother Goose strikes again.

David Fisher

Date: 1/23/2024 4:45:00 PM

Such a cool story! At first I was slow to understand the last stanza, but enjoyed the magical finale.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 4:49:00 PM

Thank you. It's good to hear from you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/22/2024 6:47:00 PM

Wow! I am transfixed. ~ Enchanted, gw

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 7:06:00 PM

I'm honored you liked my poem. Thank you.

Howard Kerr

Date: 1/22/2024 8:50:00 AM

A haunting narrative permeates this work. The child and their perceptions at an early stage are critical. I enjoyed reading your fairy tale rhyme immensely Howard Kerr

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thank you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/22/2024 1:21:00 AM

Loved your fiction. Very imaginative.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 2:02:00 AM

Thank you.

Karen Jones

Date: 1/22/2024 12:13:00 AM

Very creative and engaging. It is amazing to look through the eyes of a child isn’t it?

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 12:41:00 AM

Thank you for reading this poem. I'm glad you liked it.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/21/2024 11:03:00 PM

What a deep write. Your storytelling skills are on point, while also maintaining a poetic cadence and eloquence throughout in a very heartfelt manner and moving flow. Pleasure always reading your work dear hilda. You are truly talented and has a voice of your own which is impressive in a world that imitates others you remain authentic and poetically just yourself’ i admire that

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 12:30:00 AM

Thanks again. I send hugs and happiness your way.