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On the Way To the Spacific

I’m sitting here inside my daddy’s car. I sure hope that the ocean is not far. My mom and dad are making such a fuss. Maybe cause there’s someone new with us. It’s someone on my Daddy’s side who came to see us. Dang it! I forgot her name! I’ll listen close. Her name they’re bound to say. Just what’s that mean “on Dad’s side” anyway? Dad’s side of what? And how long will it be till that Spacific Ocean we will see? We couldn’t see it last time cause of rain. Was it Spacific? Oh, my mixed up brain! Mom made some salty stuff for us to eat. it’s cereal – not sweet- yet it’s a TREAT! It’s called Chex Mix. I keep trying to choose the curly nuts in it. (Mom says cashews!) They’re better than plain peanuts. What a taste! I’ll eat it all, so it won’t go to waste. We’re all squeezed in back here, but I am by the window, happy for this sunny day! But suddenly are clouds, and without a sound, when the rain pours down, Daddy turns around. We’re heading home. I hate the sudden bang of thunder. We won’t see Spacific! DANG! June 27, 2017 for Brenda Chiri's 'Three year olds thoughts' Contest *This is one of my few actual memories from when I was three years old, but I used poetic license to fill in the gaps!

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Date: 7/15/2017 5:51:00 PM
What a cute little poem Andrea, I love the word play on the spacific ocean that's too bad you didn't get to see it.
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Date: 7/12/2017 8:53:00 PM
I like the water I find it relaxing. I felt like i was there.Enjoyed your poetry.
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Date: 7/4/2017 12:32:00 PM
I have seen the Paciific My late father drove all away across th country and we had a good time. I know you are not related to the Actress Marlene Dietrich but there is a baseball player - I think for the Mets named Dietrich. any knowledge of this? Matthew Anish
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Date: 7/4/2017 9:57:00 AM
Ha ha! Andrea, no wonder this sounds original, beautifully presented Spacific:) I loved this one, sure to win:)
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Date: 6/30/2017 10:00:00 AM
This is fantastic, so fantastic. Coming to this page feels predestined because I feel so satisfied. Thanks for the wonderful share.
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Date: 6/27/2017 4:16:00 PM
haha...I can so picture this
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Date: 6/27/2017 3:50:00 PM
Love this excellently penned poem. You are really good at what you do.
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Date: 6/27/2017 2:39:00 PM
Great couplets and love the humour here Andrea and dad's bit on the side made me lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/27/2017 1:55:00 PM
Aww ..Rained out again!....Wonderful write Andrea
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Date: 6/27/2017 1:17:00 PM
I have no memory of being three. My first memories were at the age of 4. Very cute poem, Andrea. We used to ride our bikes out to the rice fields. The farmers always had their rice wells pumping ice cold water, watering the rice and there was always a washed out place where it hit the ground. That water was so cold, it would turn your lips blue. Now that's what i call fun on a hot summer day:)
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Date: 6/27/2017 1:16:00 PM
Reminds me of Edith Ann (Lilly Tomlin on Laugh In) Great entry Andrea, best wishes...
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Date: 6/27/2017 1:10:00 PM
"Spacific" is beyond cute.
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Date: 6/27/2017 12:57:00 PM
This was cute Andrea. I love the "Spacific" ocean...that's opposite from the Clantic, right? :)
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