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Bowl of Cherries

"Life is just a bowl of cherries", Do you remember that song? Of course you don't my dear children. You've not been alive that long. I don't remember who sang it, But I cheerfully hummed along As the words came across on the radio, Magically all the day long. I didn't doubt for a moment That my life would be ice-cream and cake, With a big bowl of cherries to munch on, Sweet goodies all waiting to take. I've eaten my share of ripe cherries, So many they started to pall, While bitter fruits added in measure Make cherries more sweet in recall. This is your season my darlings, So savor each last luscious bite. Now while yet young, more songs to be sung, Enjoy your Cherries Delight. Inspired by: "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries. Rudy Vallee, Artist, 1931. The lyrics he sang were inspired by The Great Depression. (I'm not sure if he wrote them.) Song: Life Is just a Bowl of Cherries" Artist Rudy Vallee 1931

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Date: 7/28/2009 5:44:00 PM
Wonderful poem Joyce, and wonderful sentiments, life is short, grab the sweet and succulent while they're ripe! ::wink wink:: ::grin:: As Erma Bombeck said, if life's a bowl of cherries what am I doing in the pits! LOL That's me! I love this poem. ~*~Trudy~*~
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Date: 5/26/2009 10:53:00 AM
Yummy! Man, I cannot WAIT for the cherries to come out! excellent poem. good luck, not that you'll need it., :) love, Kristin
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