Thursday, May 22, 2008

memorial day

Memorial Day

We go out and play.

Lakes barely unfroze;

We dip in our toes.

But Canada geese

Won't leave us in peace.

We visit the grave

Of someone quite brave.

We leave a bouquet

But long do not stay;

The kids always bawl:

"Let's go to the mall!"

A picnic we shirk;

The garden needs work.

And gas is so high

You might as well fly.

We mostly stay home,

Drink something with foam.

The day's biggest thrill –

Try out the new grill.

The price of good steak

Means chicken we'll bake.

The relatives come,

Lick up the last crumb

And when they depart . . .

The rain has to start.



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