July baby days at the lake
we pack up dry gear to
get wet
We arrive as sun starts to slake
sugar sand has now cooled
no sweat
Lay out blanket, toss off layers
she toddles for shallows
we laugh
She floats on a turtle with air
pushed by ring of shadows
riff-raffed
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I love the way you laid out your poem, Lisa, like ebbing waves on the lake. Delightful memories!
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I appreciate that feedback. Smiling just thinking of her playing in the water <3
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Yes, that’s a lovely image, Lisa. I have a similar photo of Ellen.
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<3
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Simply charming, Lisa.
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Thanks, Mitch.
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Interesting!
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Thanks, Caleb :)
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Nice one Lisa
much♡love
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Thanks much, Gillena <3
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An image that conjures up in-pool fun every time.
😊💦
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Tender verse of waves of little memories that grow in time…
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Well-put, Ain.
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Reminiscent of so many summers in Montauk. They were such great times. Thanks for the memories, Lisa.
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Glad they brought back pleasant memories to you, Nancy.
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lots of laughs. Pack dry clothes to get wet 👏🏽
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Selma, we usually sit on towels in the car and air dry. Always a fun time. I’m sure you know, with your new grandchild <3
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This is lovely. Brings back my own memories 🩵
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Robbie, I’m so happy that it does. We’ve always lived near Lake Michigan and inland lakes, so it is part of our family DNA at this point. Thank you <3
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That’s so nice
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A joy to read!
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That makes me happy, Rosemary <3
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Nothing governs which memories are to become the most awesome mementos, to be treasured and revisited as anniversaries – lovely, Li…
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Totally agree, Andrew, thank you. I just read your poem and very much enjoyed it.
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Lovely and lively memento doused in nascent summer joy.
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I had to look up nascent. Agreed. Thanks, Brendan.
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This os lovely 💓
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Thank you.
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This is epic ‘lazy hazy days of summer’ stuff and incredibly sweet, Lisa!!!
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Helen, many thanks :)
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A sweet summery scene! I could see it and feel it.
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Me too, D :) We went this past Sunday and it was simply perfect in everyway.
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How joyful!
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<3
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