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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

Date: 4/27/2011 1:50:00 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

Date: 4/26/2011 7:21:00 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

Date: 4/26/2011 2:43:00 AM

Good to see your good memories Doris we need these to anchor us as we journey on in life!

Kimberly Larocca

Date: 4/18/2011 9:32:00 AM

I live near the beach and I don't go nearly enough. This poems makes me want to start going. Nice!

Charles Henderson

Date: 4/17/2011 9:13:00 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

Date: 4/17/2011 2:00:00 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

Date: 4/16/2011 3:35:00 PM

Keep working on it..Interesting point of view..Sara

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 4/15/2011 8:35:00 PM

You succeeded in portraying your feelings of freedom and indestructability and joy at vacation time..enjoyed, Doris

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2011 6:35:00 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

Date: 4/15/2011 7:07:00 AM

At the time of reading your comment, it's 3.06 pm here, Doris : )

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/14/2011 5:50:00 PM

ice pen pictureof the family vacation, Doris

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/14/2011 2:55:00 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

Date: 4/14/2011 8:50:00 AM

July 4th weekend is also our family vacation date....love this write. Jeff

James Foulk

Date: 4/12/2011 2:35:00 PM

Doris this one took me back in time, fond memories. this was a great piece you wrote.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/12/2011 12:46:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Doris. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

Jack Horne

Date: 4/12/2011 8:26:00 AM

LOL - Hope you enjoy being a great aunt : ) No, I don't have any kids

Jack Horne

Date: 4/12/2011 8:10:00 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