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Writing Challenge~L Words       Sponsor: Constance La France

                                     July 17, 2023

"Life's problems will be a little less bitter if we
sweeten sour lemons with the right attitude."
                                               ~ quote by poet



There are moments in our lives, perhaps days
when we thirst to leave our troubles behind.
A bitter taste upon the tongue that stays
'til a sweeter flavor we seek and find.

The cliche' about making lemonade
is great advice that everyone should take.
Life can be more delicious when it's made
without sourness when its our thirst we slake.

Lemonade,  a metaphor used to show
that bad situations can become good.
Plant a symbolic tree and watch it grow
into something much better. Understood?

Sweet lemonade served with a sprig of mint...
The drink leaves an indelible imprint.

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Date: 7/21/2023 9:21:00 AM
Lin, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge L Words and I love your quote !
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2023 9:32:00 AM
Thank you for honoring my write and the quote, Constance. Drink up!
Date: 7/21/2023 12:36:00 AM
A very beautiful writing on Lemonade. Congratulations!
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2023 8:12:00 AM
Thank you very much, Chris.
Date: 7/20/2023 1:54:00 PM
Back to say congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle
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Date: 7/21/2023 8:12:00 AM
Welcome back, Belle and thanks!
Date: 7/20/2023 1:53:00 PM
- My glass is empty today, Lin ... but, back with a congratulations :) - hugs
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2023 8:12:00 AM
If I could fill your glass, I would. Thanks, sweet friend. hugs.
Date: 7/20/2023 9:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/quote/ending. Sweeter/lemons/ice make a great lemonade drink. Cheers!!! Have a wonderful day....................
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2023 8:11:00 AM
Thanks for all of your kind thoughts, Paula.
Date: 7/17/2023 5:07:00 PM
This is a great addition to the lemonade metaphor. A little lemonade should satisfy the judging, too!
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2023 8:11:00 AM
Thanks so much, David.
Date: 7/17/2023 12:04:00 PM
- I'm sitting and sipping my lemonade ... ice cold :) - Lovely written, both poem and quote, Lin :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/17/2023 12:19:00 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Wish I was having a glass with you!
Date: 7/17/2023 6:26:00 AM
Lovely Lin, I’m drinking lots of lemonade these days, hoping my troubles fade away… Belle
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/17/2023 7:43:00 AM
Dear Belle, we have to make the best of bad situations. We can only try to rearrange those things we cannot change.
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