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Whirling Watermelon Ride

I woke up one gray and melancholy morning
munching oatmeal and buttered toast, alone
same as yesterday, last week and maybe tomorrow 
when I saw a whirling wonder flying down the road. 

It whirled outside my windowpane
it whirled from head to toe
it whirled with neon pinks and greens
it whirled and twirled and flowed! 

I saw a bicycle with watermelon wonder wheels 
as they rode in tumbling tandem down the road 
and on it sat a generous, rotund lady ballerina 
with bright red lipstick, holding a bright red rose. 

She waved at me and smiled, as I gawked at her, alone
her hair flew wildly behind her, as she pedaled down the road
the clouds suddenly parted, and as the morning sun shone
joy filled my eyes, to see that watermelon ride 
whirling down the road.

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Date: 7/15/2022 2:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A "Cute" write/story. Have a great/blessed day.......................
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Laura Leiser
Date: 7/16/2022 6:49:00 AM
Thank you, Paula. So happy you liked this one! :)
Date: 7/15/2022 1:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest; a fanciful ride! :)Paulette
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Laura Leiser
Date: 7/15/2022 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Paulette! :)
Date: 7/15/2022 4:40:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this.... making me feel good with your "joy filled my eyes, to see that watermelon ride whirling down my road." God bless you.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 7/15/2022 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Beata! Glad this brought a smile to your day! :)
Date: 7/14/2022 5:15:00 PM
Really enjoyed your flight of fancy and imagination that filled a lonesome day with color and excitement! Well done Laura, and congrats for your win ~ John
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Laura Leiser
Date: 7/14/2022 9:42:00 PM
Thanks, John! I love it when I’m inspired to write a whimsical poem! :)
Date: 7/14/2022 11:18:00 AM
Dear Laura, congrats on your win. Your imagination has grown wings here, and filled me with smiles . Thank you for joining my contest,:)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 7/14/2022 12:41:00 PM
Thank you, Vie, for my placement in your fun watermelon themed contest! I had fun penning this one! :)
Date: 6/29/2022 1:25:00 PM
Workouts can be fun for some! Aloha!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2022 2:13:00 PM
Thanks for commenting, Rico! Hope you are well. :)
Date: 6/28/2022 10:55:00 PM
Love this Laura , great imagery!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2022 5:34:00 AM
Thank you, Hat! I’m happy you enjoyed this! :)

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