Camp Visiting Day

We visited the camp to see
Our grandkids hard at play.
Of course, the temps were broiling
On this sunny summer day.

The camp had lots of water and
The trees gave lots of shade
And lots of cool activities
Were planned and thus displayed.

The kids were thrilled to see us
As were we to watch their fun
But, despite the shade and water,
We were fried when it was done.

The campers all looked happy,
Too absorbed to note the heat
While we grands were glad to make it
Back to our A/C retreat.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 8/1/2019 10:04:00 PM
It is hilariously fun. And guess what? You can SING this one. I did!
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Date: 7/31/2019 3:47:00 AM
Wonderful tribute to a fun day
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Date: 7/30/2019 8:03:00 PM
Youth will be served!! --- We ain't what we used to be, Ilene. But this 'torch' is one that I'm glad to pass! LOL. :) gw
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Date: 7/30/2019 6:36:00 PM
"We were fried when it was done" is exactly how my in-laws felt after watching their grandchildren play. Well said, indeed! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 7/30/2019 5:22:00 PM
what a charming poem Ilene, I too love reading about the grandkids, I enjoy being allowed a peek into their childhood through your superb rhyming poems. You must put them in a scrapbook for them to read when they are older:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/30/2019 5:04:00 PM
I love reading your poems of your grandkids. Summer Camp, hot and damp. But yet the kids just run and scamp. Their little hearts pump cool and strong. With strength by the fire to still sing a song.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/30/2019 5:17:00 PM
Leslie - it's a joy to find a fellow rhymer! Thank you for reading and commenting...
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