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Somewhere in Maine

3/23/2016

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Walking down a peaceful lane
In Acadia National Park in Maine,
We find a place to have our feast
And spread our blanket without the least
Care in the world or worriment
About how much money we have spent.

We took a vacation to have some fun
And hope to white-water raft before it’s done!
We open the wooden basket to look:
Of course, I’ve brought my favorite book!
And writer’s notebook, a sketchbook, too,
Some pencils and pencils – more than a few.

Wine, some chicken, fruit and cheese,
I’ll take some of this and that and these!
A plastic glass to fill with wine,
So relaxed and feeling fine!

While lying on the blanket munching,
Something starts my back to hunching.
Tiny visitors have joined our feast  –
They’re little soldiers – they’re little beasts!

The ants come marching one by one
To ruin all our picnic fun.
And now the bees have joined the chase,
I fear we’ll have to leave this place…
And what just bit me?  Could it be?
That mosquito is attacking me!


We cannot win this insect fight,
And I didn’t get a chance to write!
So next time ‘fore I think to roam,
I’ll think again…
                          and stay at home!
 

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11 Comments
Diane Dougherty link
3/23/2016 03:48:41 am

Ha! What a fun poem, and though you did not write then, the seeds were planted.
P.S. Stay home? You! I don't think so.

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lynne dorfman link
3/23/2016 05:29:00 am

Yes, the writing came later! I attract mosquitoes like a magnet. Maine is really lovely. Maybe a road trip this summer to Portland and we can visit Stenhouse. Are you game?

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Aileen Hower link
3/23/2016 04:53:24 am

I agree with Diane. I don't think we will find you staying at home. I was hopeful for a family vacation to Acadia next summer. Maybe we should reconsider ;-)

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lynne dorfman link
3/23/2016 04:58:03 am

Oh, Aileen! Go to Maine with your family. It is truly a beautiful state! My sister and brother-in-law would like to move there. Visit Portland and Yarmouth, too.

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Carol Varsalona link
3/23/2016 06:10:02 am

This was a fun poem and reminds me of my allergic reaction to summer bugs.

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Erika link
3/23/2016 09:50:47 am

This made me laugh. The image of a peaceful picnic that gets painted so beautifully at the beginning gives way to all the bugs ruining your day!

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lynne dorfman link
3/23/2016 12:39:52 pm

Thanks, Erika. I have the same problem in summer at home since we are very close to a creek and mosquitoes are in the backyard even in the daytime!

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Clare link
3/23/2016 01:21:54 pm

Ha! You ended in a place I did not expect. I found myself saying -- I don't think so --- to you. I haven't known you long, but you always seem to be one who is in for an adventure and a good laugh!! I don't often end a poem laughing - but this one did it!
Clare

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Shelly
3/23/2016 04:35:45 pm

Love your poem, Lynne! Bugs can definitely ruin a picnic! Sorry they ruined yours!

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Tara link
3/23/2016 04:50:39 pm

I loved this! Somehow - you wrapped family times, nature and pesky bugs together in a fun poem. Bravo!

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Tricia M Ebarvia link
3/24/2016 05:40:36 am

What a terrific poem, Lynne - it made me smile, beginning to end, first with the wonderful picnic scene and then with your surprise conclusion. :) I love the way the tone of the poem shifts in the second half - this would make a great mentor text!

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    Lynne loves to write in the early morning hours, especially in warm weather when she can sit outside on the patio.  After a walk with her three Welsh Corgis, her mind is cleared and her spirit is inspired by the choir of birds in nearby bushes and trrees. 

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