Vacation Spot

Spenserian sonnet

To Trundle Beach we turn to find our fun
with fam'ly on vacation ev'ry June.
Relaxing, romping, ready for some sun,
we traipse the trails with youngsters before noon

then nestle down for babys' naptime croon.
We find the time for each of our four boys,
yet treasure time alone, a honeymoon.
It's tough adjusting to the constant noise.

When adolescents share their digi-toys
we feel our age; they show us how to text.
No way we can compete with cyber joys.
We've pondered year by year, "What can come next?"

When June has passed and gone, we beg for rest
with mixed emotions, we leave Trundle blessed.

April 2, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Williams Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Reason, belated congrats on your win..David
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June 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the Summer contest Reason. Love, Carol
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June 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Reason,,, congrats in DG, contest... I am so happy to see you on her wonderful list.. Always~PD
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June 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM
One lucky family here!! Great use of a difficult form too! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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May 4, 2012 at 5:17 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "Sonneteers" contest Reason. Love, Carol
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April 27, 2012 at 10:00 PM
What a charming sonnet filled with happy memories. This sonnet made us both smile. Such a true to life account of a summer adventure. I especially enjoyed the relaxed language (fam'ly, ev'ry) in a relaxed sonnet about a relaxed vacation-- really got the build of this. Congrats on your win! Cyndi
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