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Two Saturdays

Last Saturday we were in France; To go abroad, we took a chance. We got to sightsee, dine and dance And stroll through charming streets. We had some laughs and made some friends, Which oft are travel’s dividends As from real life, a trip transcends With unexpected treats. This Saturday I’m stuck at home With Covid, not about to roam But able, still, to write my poem, With which this line completes.

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Date: 7/28/2024 1:12:00 PM
Lovely poem and indeed a poem of two Saturdays Ilene. I recently returned from Belfast and discovered I had Covid. (I felt rotten - probably caught on the return plane full of coughing people). France is such a lovely country. Hope you had a great time. Cheers - Gary
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/31/2024 9:39:00 AM
Thanks Gary! I know many people who’ve come home from traveling with Covid. Hope you’re feeling better - I’m finally over it and yes, I had a lovely vacation…
Date: 7/21/2024 5:52:00 PM
'A Tale of Two Cities,' perhaps...
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/31/2024 9:40:00 AM
Ha, very true, Gershon! (You’re bringing me back to 9th grade, when I read that in Mrs. Dicker’s class.)
Date: 7/21/2024 5:50:00 AM
sorry for the covid, dear poet, but you will keep good memories of France, i think planes are unsafe for covid, take care, enjoyed your touching poem
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/31/2024 9:41:00 AM
France was wonderful, Yann! And yes, the plane was filled with coughing and sneezing people…
Date: 7/20/2024 3:42:00 PM
Oh! Sorry you got sick. Hope going to France was worth it! Seems like it was from your write. Been to France. Loved the experience. Hope you get better soon.
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Date: 7/31/2024 9:42:00 AM
Thanks, Eileen! I am better now and I’m glad that I went to France. It was a great trip…
Date: 7/20/2024 3:02:00 PM
It seems its been an eventful journey is so many ways Ilene, so glad you are well enough to post your poems and get well soon:-) hugs Jan xx
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/31/2024 9:44:00 AM
Thanks, Jan! I went on this trip knowing there was a good chance I’d get sick, but I’ve been doing too much of nothing lately and the change of scenery was great. I’m glad I wasn’t there for the Olympics, though - better to watch it from home…

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