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Parasail

In Florida, the family met For dinner by the beach. A parasail came into view, Which sent the gulls a’screech. My aunt, who’s 94, exclaimed, “I’d like to take that ride To celebrate my 95th, With someone by my side.” We all cracked up, a funny joke, But looking at her face, We weren’t sure – could this be something That she might embrace?” If so, who’d keep her company? For none of us would go. We decided on my sister Who, not there, could not say no. A lot can happen in a year, Though surely, without fail, There’ll be a poem next August If my aunt does parasail!

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Date: 11/3/2022 11:25:00 AM
4th verse is a Christmas cracker! Aloha!
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Date: 11/3/2022 6:23:00 AM
I'll bet she goes for it, Ilene! Great poem! Janice
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Date: 11/3/2022 12:18:00 AM
Hope she does, Ilene. You can’t keep a good old ‘un down. Lovely tale. Terry
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Date: 11/2/2022 9:11:00 PM
What a grand write, Ilene! Can't wait to see this on the nightly news! Maybe your aunt will break George H.W. Bush's 'record.' Remember when he parachuted out of an airplane -- from his wheelchair -- on his 90th birthday?! (All he got were was a scratch or two). Great and glorious idea. (She goes first, of course...)
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Date: 11/2/2022 8:24:00 PM
Love your aunt’s spirit!
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