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                                     July 17, 2023

Lemonade

"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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La France Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Lin, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge L Words and I love your quote !
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Thank you for honoring my write and the quote, Constance. Drink up!
Alex Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 12:36 AM
A very beautiful writing on Lemonade. Congratulations!
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Thank you very much, Chris.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Back to say congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Welcome back, Belle and thanks!
Andresen Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 1:53 PM
- My glass is empty today, Lin ... but, back with a congratulations :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 8:12 AM
If I could fill your glass, I would. Thanks, sweet friend. hugs.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/quote/ending. Sweeter/lemons/ice make a great lemonade drink. Cheers!!! Have a wonderful day....................
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Thanks for all of your kind thoughts, Paula.
Fisher Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 5:07 PM
This is a great addition to the lemonade metaphor. A little lemonade should satisfy the judging, too!
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Thanks so much, David.
Andresen Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 12:04 PM
- I'm sitting and sipping my lemonade ... ice cold :) - Lovely written, both poem and quote, Lin :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 12:19 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Wish I was having a glass with you!
Edmonds  Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 6:26 AM
Lovely Lin, I’m drinking lots of lemonade these days, hoping my troubles fade away… Belle
Lane Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 7:43 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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