Family Picnic

My wife and I, some family and friends,
took advantage of the beautiful weather.
We packed our picnic baskets, 
there were sixteen of us all together!

The location we had chosen,
was a resort town, not far away.
We settled down on a sandy beach
that overlooked the bay.

The bay was on McDonald Lake,
which had a beach of snow-white sand.
The temperature was warm enough,
so swimming would be just grand.

It wasn't all that crowded.
The kids had room to play.
It seems that we were lucky 
we picked a real good day.

It was absolutely beautiful,
like I would picture paradise.
Such beautiful flowers and giant trees!
It got my mind to thinking, "Life is really nice".

Some rowboats and canoes were there.
You could use them if you wish.
You could ride around on McDonald Lake,
or maybe even fish.

Some of our group went swimming.
Others went for a nature walk.
Some of us just sat right there,
all we did was eat and talk.

Everyone was really pleased
with how the day turned out.
A lasting, Summer memory, 
of that we had no doubt!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 5/20/2011 11:16:00 PM
way to go in the picnic contest, Ralph. I think you did a great job .Congrats!
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Date: 5/19/2011 9:50:00 AM
You already know how much I enjoyed this poem, Ralph, so just let me add my congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/19/2011 8:58:00 AM
A fine write on a wonderful family picnic..Congratulations on your win Ralph...gautami
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Date: 5/18/2011 5:51:00 PM
Ralph, so great to see you on the winner's list with this classic. Congratulations on your poem's honored success. Agape, Moses
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Date: 5/18/2011 4:10:00 PM
You paint the picture and on it flows Ralph Taylor is a poet this I know! thanks mate Don
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Date: 5/18/2011 11:06:00 AM
Beautiful write!Congrats Ralph on your win.
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Date: 5/18/2011 9:26:00 AM
What a heavenly day it must have been. Congratulations on your win and thank you for reading and commenting so often. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/18/2011 8:16:00 AM
gorgeous write, ralph! congrats on the fine win..:) huggs
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Date: 5/18/2011 7:22:00 AM
Many congrats on your win, Ralph : )
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Date: 5/18/2011 7:01:00 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of carol, Ralph
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Date: 5/18/2011 5:05:00 AM
Ralph a delightful poem and congrats on this win in the picnic contest my friend.. and exciting adventure luv..enjoy your sweet victory with luv..
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Date: 5/18/2011 4:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem placing in my contest Ralph. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/8/2011 9:04:00 PM
these are the times we look back on and realize are the REASON for living!! I bet this does really well, Ralph.
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Date: 5/8/2011 1:26:00 PM
Sounds like you had an awesome time Ralph, wish I was there comes to mind.. Good luck for Carol's contest ;) xxWilma
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Date: 5/8/2011 11:16:00 AM
Wow, a picnic for 16! It seems you had a fabulous time at McDonald Lake. Of course, if I'd been there with you, I would have been fishing. Great entry for Crol's contest, dear friend. Sending winning wishes your way! Love, Carolyn
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