Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Isnt it amazing how people can take a few simple words and create a story that says it all?
I assume you live on the lake because tan lines is the one thing people plan on even before the heat starts.
Nice one

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016

Thanks, Barb,
I do love the lake but don't get to spend as much time there as when I was younger.
Plus now I have wrinkle lines instead of tan lines! Lol

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hi, Karen. Excellent 2-4-2. I have read a lot of these entries and I can assure you yours has the nicest "feel" to it overall. Perhaps it's because of the season or more likely because it all fits....especially the tan lines. Bravo! good Luck.

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016

Thanks so much, Bob...I wasn't going to enter this short little ditty but came across this pic on my phone and it kinda popped in my head. Lol
Hope you are doing well. Let me know when your book comes out!
Blessings,
Karen

reply by Mastery on 01-Jun-2016

Hi, Karen. thanks for asking ... "Triple Crossed" is being released tomorrow the 2nd of June. It won't hit the listings on amazon and barnes and Noble for about a week. I believe you can pre-order...notsure. at any rate, just as with the last book, Fatal Beauty...I will be signing personal message autographed books to anyone who is interested via mail. Let me know. Thanks again, my friend.

reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016

Yes, put me on your list!

reply by Mastery on 01-Jun-2016

Will do, Karen. I won't be making the announcement of it's release for about a week to give it time to hit Amazon and barnes and Noble listings. Then I will post a little blurb on here for members. I've got you down. Thanks, my friend. Bob

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

OH! This is SUCH a clever 2-4-2, Karen - "tan lines" - you and Lovi are bringing back so many memories for me of wonderful days at the beach. I loved swimming - it was my all-time favourite pastime as a kid. Best of luck in the contest - this has 'winner' written all over it, IMO. :)) (Your nieces are beauties!)

*********************EXCEPTIONAL!!! (no sixes left)*******************

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Awwww--thanks so much for the exceptional stars, Dawn. I love them and the fact that we are kindred spirits--so of course you are a beach girl! ;-)

reply by Dawn Munro on 31-May-2016

Yes, but just ONCE I wish you'd catch me when I had a 'real' six for you! :) XX

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

You have me smiling, girl. Love it. So real. Yep, its that time again and the lake is filled. Especially up here at Greer Ferry Lake. I am at my daughters now but trying to must courage to attempt staying alone at the place. Hope you win the contest. I will look for it in the booth. My memorial contest piece is hanging in there. Best to you.

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks so much, Ben. Those six stars shine like the summer sun!
Glad you are spending time with your family...I know they are a comfort to you. When it's time...God (and Mary's sweet spirit) will be with you.
God bless!

Comment from mbagby23

Excellent

I would love to try tubing. I wasn't able to make it to the beach this weekend. But, when I do I'll make sure l have fum in the sun. Good luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks so much. I used to ski when I was younger but watching the younguns is what I do now. Lol

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hi Karen;
-you to the essence of summer in this 2/4/2 syllabic format.
-This imagery of summer is distinctly clear and definitively expressive in Beverly descriptive.
-And the picture is very appropriate, relative and supported to the conceptual theme of the writing.
-Good luck in the contest and may the good Lord be with you always Karen.
Alex

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks Alex. I appreciate your review and kind comments. I love lake life!

reply by krys123 on 01-Jun-2016

You are very welcome Karen.
Alex

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I love the water. I sure wish I was in that picture:)

Your 2-4-2 is in perfect form. Good luck to you in the contest.

Teresa

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Haha...thanks, Teresa. I do love the lake...used to be a pretty good skier but now mainly, I just watch the younguns. Lol

Comment from Galactia

Excellent

Hi, what a wonderful little 2,4,2 syllable structured poem. It so reminds me of my chilhood onbthe lake.

Great job
Regards
Tia

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks so much, Tia...every kid should have a chance to experience lake life. :-)

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Oh, they are ADORABLE! ;)
And that could be... your TOO sweet nieces as well. ;)
lovely 2-4-2... and great luck to you in the contest, Karen.
They are lovely. ;)
Cat

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks so much, Cat. I wish every kid could experience the fun of being on the lake.
Love my nieces...get to spoil them and send them home. Lol
Hugs,
Karen :-)

Comment from sage17611

Excellent

Your poem speaks of fun in the sun,
and it's makes me want to go for a
swim. This is a nice theme for a 2-4-2
poem, it flows nicely on one subject.
Good job with the syllable count, good
luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Thanks so much, Sage.
If this made you want to go for a swim, then mission accomplished.
Now go find your bathing suit! :-)