Your Yummy Vacation

In a verdant valley shrouded with mist
there's a bakery no nose can resist

Izzy Lum's plum pies and cherry cream cakes
Taste scrumptious, like all the treats that he bakes

If you follow your nose up I-16
Trees tower and spread, no need for sunscreen

Italian buns and sweet Scottish toffee
Taste so yummy with your Dutch mint coffee

I assure you, from my ninety-nine trips
That Izzy's lime fudge will pucker your lips

Incidentally, what else you will find true
This aroma-blessed town has a great view

Inhale fresh air on the smooth, pristine lakes
Take a lovely stroll as you munch on cakes

Itineraries and trips come and go
Try venturing high and venturing low

Interest and joy of tours and camping
Too often leave you spent, bored and napping

I-16 is the road to elation
To your delicious, fine dream vacation

Written 8/25/22
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Kingston Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 8:27 PM
From I-16 where would I find this exact place so divine? Maybe through a magic spell or in a dream? The Dutch mint coffee would be my favorite..mmm. I can almost smell it now :)
Gorelick Avatar
September 9, 2022 at 2:59 PM
I am not at liberty to divulge the exact place. But I'm sure the aroma will give it away as you drive on I-16...Robert
Tor Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Robert my next vacation site for sure. Lovely Poetry from you. A comic flare which made me smile. Your sense of humor is a great asset to have and you share it here in this delightful treat, Couplet. Best wishes for the contest my friend...
Canerdy Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 7:42 AM
Robert, your well-written, vividly descriptive couplets make me want to GO THERE. Janice
Gorelick Avatar
September 9, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Just follow the I-16 road, Izzy is truly a wizard! Thank you for your visit, Janice!
Wolf Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 11:05 PM
Yummy is the right word, Robert. Can't wait to dot those i's and cross the road!!
Buhagiar Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 2:11 AM
A delicious poem fit to be eaten :)
Gorelick Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM
I enjoyed your comment, ate it up!
Horsman Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 11:35 PM
Wow, a tastier treat of poetry, with map reference too, great entry into contest.
Gorelick Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:31 PM
Thank you, I'm always hungry for comments like this!
Buehler Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Sounds like the ideal vacation spot! This delicious poem is a fave. Good luck in the contest. Evelyn :)
Gorelick Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:27 PM
Thank you, for the comment and the fave, Evelyn. Come and join us next time!
Awtry Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 6:59 PM
This sounds scrumptious! Enjoyed reading your poem! Best of luck in the contest. :) ps
Gorelick Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:25 PM
Your response is in such good taste. I'll savor it! Thank you, Awtry!
Hankins Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Absolutely marvelous, Robert. I've got to put I-16 on my travel itinerary. Izzy Lum sounds delicious! Good stuff!
Gorelick Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM
A vacation to savor. Thanks Milt! Robert
Romios Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 4:06 PM
“I am on my motorcycle on I-16, To find Izzy Lum’s sumptuous delicacies And with you, to revel in festivities Where you are king, and I am queen.” Extremely well written, Robert! May you taste of the success of a well-earned win. …Pangie…
Gorelick Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM
I'm humbled that I have sparked such idealic fantasies. See you there! Appreciate the sentiment. Robert
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