Playing At the Lake

The lake is just so pretty today,
I don’t want to leave;
Playing out in the splashing spray,
Mom, Dad, Me and Steve!

Catching catfish off the dock,
And putting them on ice;
I even jumped in off Cliff Rock,
Not just once but twice;

Zeus and Eos splashing around,
Chasing waves as they roll in;
Then rolling around on the ground,
Their faces with a silly grin;

The water is so clean and clear,
And not too cold or hot;
Kicking back with an ice cold beer,
Man that hit’s the spot;

We want to swim to Kettle Top,
But it’s just so far away;
Into the sand, now I drop,
I think it’s here I’ll stay;

Stretched out on the sand,
Soaking up the sun;
The perfect book in my left hand,
Until the day is done;

And as we pack up all our gear,
I look back over the lake;
At the landscape that can be severe,
From the Butte down to the wake!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Adeite Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I am indeed grateful.. you have been a great friend tirzah, i am overwhelmed, i wish i could do more to appreciate you. you are great. love you friend
Dietrich Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 11:49 AM
These kinds of days are so fun in summer. ENJOY, as I enjoyed this poem. see ya, Andrea
Ryerson Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 8:43 PM
This is truly a very refreshing and well done rhyme, Tirzah!...especially the dogs romping and splashing AND that ice cold beer too! Also thanks for your very kind comment on my latest post - Tim
Johnson Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Thank you for your kind comments and I enjoyed sharing in your lovely summer fun. Love, Joyce
Culverhouse Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM
sounds like fun! enjoyed reading today!
Devonshire Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 7:57 AM
What a wonderful trip your family enjoyed at this lake, Tirzah. Your write allows readers to join the fun! Thanks so much for taking us on this mini-vacation! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 12:20 PM
What a vivid scene for a day of fun Tirzah.. a grand write and glad u included the dogs too.. that was the best verse..haha.. I AM such an animal lover..hell I am a LUVER..haha.. enjoyed with luv from the "Sweetheart" ...AlohA Land swims..
Palhegyi Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM
I can picture the fun! Thanks for shairing.
Cwiak Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Wonderful summertime memories? I have had them but not in a water world. Great write. Dan C
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