Suburban Saturday

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It's Saturday in suburbia U.S.A.
Lawn mowers buzzing, chores underway

Planting and pruning, nourishing flowers that will bloom
To announce and brighten the month of June

Contented cats perch on fences high
Loftily appraising the collared dogs led by

To the dogpark, filled with Frisbees and tennis balls
A meelee of fur, a Fido free-for-all!

Teenagers holding signs - for a small fee, to support their JROTC
They will clean your cars - from grimy to shiny!

Kids on bikes and boards fly down the steep hill
Heedless of danger - transported by thrill

Farmer's markets - trendy veggies and jams, artisanal pleasure
Yard sales - for pennies on the dollar, you could discover treasure

At the local high school field, the softball game starts
Everyone participates - everyone plays their part

As evening folds in, grills are fired up
Smokey meat smells waft by - time to sup!

In suburbia U.S.A 
It's just another Saturday

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/21/2018 2:43:00 PM
You have described the best Saturday ever! This is the kind of Saturday I want to have - the smells, the sights, even the buzzing of the lawnmowers. Nicely written, Michelle.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/22/2018 9:24:00 AM
I was walking my dog in my neighborhood a couple of Saturdays ago and this idea came to me - this all happened that day!
Date: 5/19/2018 7:57:00 AM
Great one Michelle :)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/20/2018 11:16:00 AM
Glad you like it Heidi!
Date: 5/18/2018 5:30:00 PM
Yes Michelle, another time of the year where one can accomplish many things.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/20/2018 11:17:00 AM
Yes, Saturday morning chores are a mainstay now-
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