Doris Culverhouse Poet Rhyme

Vacation

Fourth of July meant summer vacation road trips
Sun and fun amusement parks and the beach
Flip flops and freckles carefree slow days like pouring cold honey
Fast and forever friends were found around the corner
New discoveries found due to a natural curiosity
Sea Shells, sea creatures and sand castles
young adventurers like westward homesteaders
We had life by the tail, no fear we new infinity
We believed we were untouchable
This little island was our haven and we explored like we were owners
Palm trees and tall grass was different than our everday tall oaks at home 
Vacation was once per year no time to stop for necessities
Blistering sun on tender fair skin 
Marinate my flesh in sunscreen


Daddy would laugh and play like he was a king
Mama didn't seem to mind as much on vacation our summer fling

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Sidney Hall Mad Poet April 27, 2011 at 1:50 PM Hey Gilrfriend where have you been? XXX missed you. this poem makes me want to go on vacation. That's the only place i can make a fool of meself.

Gwendolen Song April 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM Hi Doris. This is a very fun type of vacation with exploring with family and marinating in sunscreeen. I like your free verse form! And the fact that you felt as tho you were untouchable makes the sense of seclusion come alive. If this is for a contest, best of luck! Sick of the rain in OHIO, Gwendolen

Joe Maverick April 26, 2011 at 2:43 AM Good to see your good memories Doris we need these to anchor us as we journey on in life!

Kimberly Larocca April 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM I live near the beach and I don't go nearly enough. This poems makes me want to start going. Nice!

Charles Henderson April 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM Doris, thanks for the only trip I may get to the beach this year. You make me lonely for everything but the sand and tourists. Charles

Stacey Watts April 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM This was a great one. I like the way you describe a time when families play together and actually enjoyed being together. This was a nice read.

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2011 at 3:35 PM Keep working on it..Interesting point of view..Sara

Robert A. Dufresne April 15, 2011 at 8:35 PM You succeeded in portraying your feelings of freedom and indestructability and joy at vacation time..enjoyed, Doris

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM Doris, this is full of nostalgia. I can tell that it was one of the best times of your life, and done or not, it is looking GREAT.

Jack Horne April 15, 2011 at 7:07 AM At the time of reading your comment, it's 3.06 pm here, Doris : )

Dr.Ram Mehta April 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM ice pen pictureof the family vacation, Doris

Carolyn Devonshire April 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM Had to giggle at "marinating" your skin in sun lotion, Doris. When I was growing up, we took family vacations that are much like the one you describe here. A joy to read! Love, Carolyn

Jeff Morehead April 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM July 4th weekend is also our family vacation date....love this write. Jeff

James Foulk April 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM Doris this one took me back in time, fond memories. this was a great piece you wrote.

Carol Sunshine Brown April 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Doris. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

Jack Horne April 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM LOL - Hope you enjoy being a great aunt : ) No, I don't have any kids

Jack Horne April 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM Sounds like a great time was had by all : ) I'm not sure when you sent your message, Doris - I've only just seen it - but it is daytime here at the moment. It's 16.09 at this precise moment. I'm in England

Nette Onclaud April 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM it's summer here in our country and your breezy piece livens me up. doris.. a lovely sacene you so portray! :) huggs, nette