The Ice Cream Truck
Who does not remember that wondrous tune?56 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
What a fun poem and nicely illustrated, too. I DO remember the eagerness at the end of the day, just before dusk when the ice cream truck came to our neighborhood. A bit of nostalgia in your well described poem. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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What a fun poem and nicely illustrated, too. I DO remember the eagerness at the end of the day, just before dusk when the ice cream truck came to our neighborhood. A bit of nostalgia in your well described poem. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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Thank you for sharing my trip back to childhood, Marilyn. I have been pleasantly surprised to learn how universal these ice cream trucks were around the country. Rod
Comment from Pantygynt
This sweet little poem of childhood happiness reminded me of a song I heard in a folkclub once, written and performed by Stan Jardine of Birkenhead, who played with various folk groups, including the Wallasey Wreckers for a time, and later singing solo in Birkenhead folk venues. Sadly, Stan died in about 2003. It was called "The Night Shift Army" and deals with the problems of those forced to sleep during the day. The chorus goes:
"We are the night-shift army,
working the night away
Pale and drawn we greet the dawn
to sleep all through the day
To the sound of rattling dustbins
and a friendly ice-cream van
I'd like to stick his ding-dong chimes
right up the ice-cream man."
There is always an alternative viewpoint to everything!
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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This sweet little poem of childhood happiness reminded me of a song I heard in a folkclub once, written and performed by Stan Jardine of Birkenhead, who played with various folk groups, including the Wallasey Wreckers for a time, and later singing solo in Birkenhead folk venues. Sadly, Stan died in about 2003. It was called "The Night Shift Army" and deals with the problems of those forced to sleep during the day. The chorus goes:
"We are the night-shift army,
working the night away
Pale and drawn we greet the dawn
to sleep all through the day
To the sound of rattling dustbins
and a friendly ice-cream van
I'd like to stick his ding-dong chimes
right up the ice-cream man."
There is always an alternative viewpoint to everything!
Comment Written 18-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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I guess there is! Thanks for sharing my poem and Stan Jardine?s song. Rod
Comment from HarryT
Very nice recollection of a favorite time when the ice cream man came. Our guy, believe it or not came on a motor scooter. Nice rhyme and pace just like a summer afternoon.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Very nice recollection of a favorite time when the ice cream man came. Our guy, believe it or not came on a motor scooter. Nice rhyme and pace just like a summer afternoon.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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I can?t say I ever saw ice cream sold out of a motor scooter. Thanks for sharing my poem, Harry. So pleased you like it. Rod
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Yes, he had a blue motor scooter with a bicycle-like ice box attached over the front fender and a warming box in the back where he had hot dogs.
Comment from michaelcahill
I must say, this is a delightful piece and so on the money as far as the subject of this little contest goes. Wow, it just took me back totally and you've described it to a tee. It's a six, but I don't have any this late of course. I like my own entry quite a bit, but for once, I DID consider voting against myself. That's rare, 'cause I'm really greedy. LOL Anyway, good luck. A winner whatever happens. mike
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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I must say, this is a delightful piece and so on the money as far as the subject of this little contest goes. Wow, it just took me back totally and you've described it to a tee. It's a six, but I don't have any this late of course. I like my own entry quite a bit, but for once, I DID consider voting against myself. That's rare, 'cause I'm really greedy. LOL Anyway, good luck. A winner whatever happens. mike
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Thank you for this outstanding review of my poem, mike. I truly appreciate the high praise. Rod
Comment from Dean Kuch
What kid didn't get excited when the ice cream truck driver made his or her neighborhood rounds, Anonymous Poet?
I thought you captured the anticipation quite well in your well rhymed entry for this contest.
Bravo, and best of luck!
~Dean
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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What kid didn't get excited when the ice cream truck driver made his or her neighborhood rounds, Anonymous Poet?
I thought you captured the anticipation quite well in your well rhymed entry for this contest.
Bravo, and best of luck!
~Dean
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Hi Dean. Good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing my poem and your kind praise. Rod
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You're welcome.
Comment from Linda Kay
This poem is light and happy like it's Ice Cream Truck topic. Dreamsicles were always my choice too. I think children today are missing out since things that were an occasional treat "back in the day" are easily available at every store now.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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This poem is light and happy like it's Ice Cream Truck topic. Dreamsicles were always my choice too. I think children today are missing out since things that were an occasional treat "back in the day" are easily available at every store now.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my ?light and happy? poem about ice cream trucks. Haven?t seen one yet this year, but I know it won?t be long. Thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from tfawcus
Yes, this certainly brings back memories! I couldn't stand that inane tune blasting through the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood! LOL
Mind you, perhaps in earlier days...
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Yes, this certainly brings back memories! I couldn't stand that inane tune blasting through the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood! LOL
Mind you, perhaps in earlier days...
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Have to admit that tune became irksome when I heard it go up and down the nearby streets. Nevertheless, I can?t wait to hear it again for the first time this spring. Thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from rspoet
What a joyful poem that brings back great memories.
You have excellent rhymes and meter in the poem,
as it rings quite smoothly with some alliteration, as well.
Dreamsickle or chocolate coated, good humor for all.
Great description of the ice cream treats
and wonderful art work to match.
Makes me want to get a Dreamsickle.
Good luck in the contest
RS
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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What a joyful poem that brings back great memories.
You have excellent rhymes and meter in the poem,
as it rings quite smoothly with some alliteration, as well.
Dreamsickle or chocolate coated, good humor for all.
Great description of the ice cream treats
and wonderful art work to match.
Makes me want to get a Dreamsickle.
Good luck in the contest
RS
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much for this outstanding review of my poem, RS, and for the six-star bonus. Rod
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good image and nice presentation.
-Good use of rhyme.
-A good poem about a happy time.
-Many of us can relate to the ice cream truck!
-Your imagery and story is good and flows well.
-I like the inclusion of dialogue and how
you and your sister wanted to make
sure the truck would stop for you.
-Good description of trying to eat
all of the ice cream before it melted.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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-Good image and nice presentation.
-Good use of rhyme.
-A good poem about a happy time.
-Many of us can relate to the ice cream truck!
-Your imagery and story is good and flows well.
-I like the inclusion of dialogue and how
you and your sister wanted to make
sure the truck would stop for you.
-Good description of trying to eat
all of the ice cream before it melted.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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I am surprised how many FanStorians from all over can relate to this poem and have fervent memories of the ice cream truck. Many thanks, Pam, for the high praise and best wishes. Rod
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You are very welcome, Rod. The reason is many of us are from the time period when the ice cream truck was a big deal.
Comment from MissMerri
This is a wonderful childhood memory that I imagine every reader will undoubtedly relate to in one way or another. You've captured that youthful excitement that we all felt, with the music and the running to buy a treat. All of it is delightfully captured in this metrical and rhymed poem. The illustration is perfect too. ~ So well done. I'm sure it will be a vote-getter in this contest. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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This is a wonderful childhood memory that I imagine every reader will undoubtedly relate to in one way or another. You've captured that youthful excitement that we all felt, with the music and the running to buy a treat. All of it is delightfully captured in this metrical and rhymed poem. The illustration is perfect too. ~ So well done. I'm sure it will be a vote-getter in this contest. Best wishes!
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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Thank you, MissMerri, for praising my poem and your encouraging comments.
