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Colonial Times
The backdrop for a unique form of writing during
Colonial times
reflected a dimly lit atmosphere absorbed in pungent aromas from
the kitchen.
Puritan life was harsh with very few amenities.
Jump back in times past
Jump back in times past
Before the
typewriter
Even ballpoint
pens
Dip the sharp
tip in ink
Scratch out a
meager note
On paper made
from rags
Fold the paper closed
Fold the paper closed
Tightly smooth
each edge
Seal with drops
of wax
Press with a
brass stamp
Visualize this early writing
Visualize this early writing
Under the faint
glow from burning fat
Where leftover grease saved for lighting
Renders your
Colonial day lamp
Imagine tapping coded messages
Flicking beads
upon an abacus
While
tantalizing, pungent aromas
Hover lazily
about the air
Jump back to
colonial times
Find a place in
the kitchen
Freshly baked
breads, spicy fruit pies
Invite you to take a chair
Invite you to take a chair
A Colonial Kitchen in Williamsburg, VA
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I was thinking about that the other day. I can't imagine how long it would have taken me to write my book!
ReplyDeleteLisa, now that IS some food for thought! And to think that is exactly the way books were 'written' back in the day. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment:>) Hope you will visit again. . .
DeleteHi Sharla! Wow, quill pens and the ink mess all over the hands! I am grateful to God that He chose me for such a time as this! I write everything long hand first, then I type it out. I enjoy the feel of a pencil in my hand, and I like knowing I have the originals, and that someday my daughter will. I feel the flow when I write and that makes it all worthwhile to me, more personal. Thank you for this post. Do you remember autograph books when we were little? Do you still have yours? Unfortunately I don't have mine anymore. :( unhappy face. God bless you, Sharla!
ReplyDeleteHi, Deirdre. Forgot to say thank you for the visit in my message below:>) It is always good to hear from you.
DeleteYES! I do remember the autograph books! In fact, when we moved from Florida to Georgia, I found an old scrapbook and my high school autograh books. What neat treasures! In reading back over some of the entries, I uncontrollable laughted out loud!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the misspellings - s/b uncontrollably laughed - I got so excited over the memory I was typing too fast, never watch the keys and forgot to read it over! LOL:>)
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