Family Vacation
Once upon a happening
there was a family of four
all had different ideas
on spending vacation and more.
Dad thought it best
if they camped in the woods
to go hiking in the mountains
on a trail where they could.
Mom wanted relaxation
and to stay at a resort
go golfing on the green
and play tennis on the courts.
Big brother didn't agree
and wanted fast fun
the amusement park was his thing
where the roller coasters run.
Sister's nose turned up
at all of their wants
back to the beach and ocean
were her playful haunts.
Dad pulled the paper
straight out of the hat
to the beach they were to go
so they hurried and packed.
With the car all loaded
they were ready to go
so off they all went
with swim tubes in tow.
A few hours later
the car started in
it clunked and clunked
and lurched and spinned.
Dad checked under the hood
then put the hood down
called the tow truck
to bring it into town.
The cabin near the woods
was were they had to stay
so they all took a hike
down the trail that day.
The very next morning
they were on their way
heading to the beach
on a nice sunny day.
Three hours driving and
the car started to churn
and do some loud jerking
as Dad soon would learn.
Dad checked under the hood
then put the hood down
called the tow truck
to bring it into town.
The hotel room near the courts
was were they had to stay
so they all played some tennis
at the resort that day.
The very next morning
they were on their way
heading to the beach
on a nice sunny day.
Five hours driving and
the car started again
the banging and clanging
was doing Dad in.
Dad checked under the hood
then put the hood down
called the tow truck
to bring it into town.
The lodge by the rides
was were they had to stay
so they all had some fun
at the amusement park that day.
The very next morning
they were on their way
heading to the beach
on a nice sunny day.
After all their trouble
they finaaly arrived
at Sis' favorite spot
bungalow number 5.
The crystal beige sand
lead straight to their door
the water beyond that
made you want more.
Things may not have gone
as they would have liked
but this family of four
still had fun in spite.
Copyright © Mindy Leonard | Year Posted 2007
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