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A Southern Vacation With My Sister Jenny

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I’ve been to every corner of this good old U.S.A. From New York to Miami; from Seattle to L.A. I’ve visited state parks from the east coast to the west And many famous cities (San Francisco is the best). But somehow in my travels, a few states I have missed. So I have sat down tonight and made myself a list. Cities I’ve not been to yet with sights I want to see Lie in Arkansas and in the state of Tennessee. In Arkansas my sister lives inside her lovely home, And that state has some parts where I would like to roam. Some day I must travel there, and see for my first time Where Jenny lives (I must prepare myself for humid clime). I’ve never been to Little Rock; I googled it to see Attractions I could visit like the Clinton Library. River Market District looks more interesting though. Also there’s a city zoo, a place I’d like to go. But Memphis, east of Little Rock, is calling more to me. With Jenny, I would travel two more hours leisurely. We’d laugh and talk our whole trip through Like as kids we always used to do. What I most look forward to is certain to be grand: Elvis Presley’s mansion; I’ll be going to Graceland! Since Presley died, I’ve heard about this landmark for his fans. I’ve longed to go, but hubbie always had his other plans. This vacation I must have. I’ve talked to Jenny and It’s good to know I’d have with me my sister and good friend. And maybe next we’d head down to the Gulf of Mexico. That New Orleans is sure a spot I wish that I could go! written Feb. 17, 2016 for the Take a Vacation contest

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Date: 2/28/2016 7:40:00 PM
You've traveled more than I, Andrea. I'm envious.
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Date: 2/22/2016 6:17:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... there is always somewhere to dream about and what better way to travel than with your sibling - Lindsay
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Date: 2/20/2016 9:41:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your awesome "Vacation WIN!" LINDA
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Date: 2/20/2016 3:22:00 PM
Vacations varied/ vacations great all who won are on the winners’ page..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 2/20/2016 11:07:00 AM
Andrea, sounds like an awesome trip! Congrats in your placement :)-luloo *smiles*
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Date: 2/20/2016 10:37:00 AM
Congrats well done x a beautiful poem well written xxxxx Wendy
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Date: 2/20/2016 7:52:00 AM
Lovely! At New Orleans you may meet Lin ... LOL! Love and hugs, Bobby
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Date: 2/20/2016 6:25:00 AM
Congratulations for placing, and for getting it in on time, Andrea. lol I hope you and your sister get to take this trip. You will love Memphis! Thanks for writing for my contest.
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Date: 2/19/2016 10:47:00 PM
I hope you entered the contest in time - I didn't get mine entered. I have no idea what might be true in your poem, but, regardless, it is well-written and enjoyable, very upbeat. All the contest best to you ... CayCay
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Date: 2/19/2016 10:43:00 PM
This was a fun read. I make some money form writing by writing articles about collectibles for various publications. I have written some fiction but that is indeed a difficult task. Went to a New Age synagogue tonight and danced to the glory of the one before whom there is no pretense. It helped! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 2/19/2016 7:45:00 PM
So come on down. Love how you did this with rhymes and the rhythm.
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Date: 2/19/2016 7:35:00 PM
Andrea, great poem for the contest! Good luck -luloo
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Date: 2/19/2016 6:11:00 PM
my wife's favorite question/ when are you taking me to Graceland?Its then I get the look charles bronson had at the end of the movie once upon a time in the west/ when he stares into the unknown and says ..sometime
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Date: 2/19/2016 5:19:00 PM
Reads like a wonderful vacation if only in your dreams..This one reads like a winner..Thanks for stopping by my Valentine poem..Sara
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Date: 2/19/2016 4:43:00 PM
Sounds like you have it all mapped out Andrea - leave the hubbies at home and follow your dreams!!!! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/19/2016 4:35:00 PM
What???....lol....I'll be back
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