Naps Hurt

I took a nap on the sand at the beach
A  little tan was the goal to reach
Didn't realize I was that sleepy
Until my body burned completely
Went from being light skin to peach



FOR YOUR SNOOZE YOU CHOOSE CONTEST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A   Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 9:59 AM
wow!! still enjoyed the second time around..you snooze you lose,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM
It can happen.. Faleshia..am so sorry to hear of your vision problems.. hope u will check it out at the doctor and maybe its a simple procedure or surgery as I had to have to correct your vision to make it well again... keeping u in my daily prayers... my friend... let me know what is going on please... with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii on vacation..
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM
well, I think peach does not sound as bad as the apple red that I would get!! hahaha. Love it. I think I fell asleep once and really did get burned! LUv, Andrea ps good title to this one too
Culverhouse Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 6:25 PM
well--been there and burned! funny
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 5:33 PM
A nice Limerick appropriate to the theme of the poem. Enjoyed. Good luck in the contest
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June 20, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Good use of humor for a fun poem. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for sharing this one with us and for your kind comment. Karen
A   Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Funny one, I was wondering when I read the title, "how can a nap hurt?" lol, enjoyed and good luck on the contest...P.D.
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