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When the world just hands you lemons
let me tell you what you do--
You place them on a cutting board
and slice them right in two.
Open up that trusty blender
and throw in all those halves,
then place the top and hit the switch
and watch them swirl and dance.
I know just what I talk about
so make some fresh today--
And if you chose to add a swig,
might help you on your way!
So think on what I’m saying here
and cast those blues away,
'cause lemonade sure swallows best
than whole lemons any day!
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This is my personal motto in life and just how I've been able to get though (keeping a sense of humor) Hope you enjoy!
Written December 5th, 2005
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I lvoe this, its like a a hot day with little kids giving their speech to sell lemons and the background gos Perfect with it.
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Woo Hoo! I love it, it makes me smile and realize that life always has lemonade, some people just don't know how to make it. Congrats to you for knowing how to make lamonade!!
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Thank you Margaret!
it sure does
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We done, Sandi, a great motto and also a nice bouncy poem. Taking action is the only way to get out of the blues.
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thats great... It made me laugh... great job!
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Hi Keith, thanks for stopping by and reading my scribbles today and leave behind your great thoughts, I truly appreciate it
Have a fantastic evening!
Blessings, Sandi
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Thank you Hermi It keeps getting sweeter everyday my prince!
your angel
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Hehehe I love that kind of limonade and you know best that the two of us never get stuck with those lemons, we just slice that in two or you slice them in two and i drink the limonade You always know how to lift up a spirit and your smile opens every door and even a humbug will dissapear too. your an angel yes you do, and I am glad to be on your side too. I love you my sweet lemonslicer A big BRAVO for you and good luck in this great contest Your Prince
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Lol Wonderful
With zest and apeel this lady writes truths in a jestful way.
A nice way to look at life wonderful write.
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enjoyable!!
lovely! what a nice jovial poem
) really enjoyed reading it. congrats
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my dad always tells me " when life gives you lemons you make lemonade," so this poem reminds me of him.. it was a bright happy poem and i like the suns as the backround, lol. i like the last line....
cause lemonade does swallow best
than whole lemons any day!
very sweet write. thanks for sharing!
-Kim
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Wow this is so weird, this is the second/third poem which has been promoted that ahs actually had something to do with recent events in my own little life can't be bothered to tell you the whole series of events, (if you really are interested, which I doubt you are, then I will, but anyway) This is such a great motto to live by and really funny way of putting it across I like the phrase you used which went "trusty blender" that made me laugh the most, (probably because it was the most non hilarious thing there was in that poem, but then that's what my sense of humour is like!) The rhymes appeared easy and natural and the whole thing was really easy to read, it flowed really well. On a whole, a great write, keep it up, (stupid phrase I know, as I'm sure you will anyway!)
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I like the poem, i had a very pleasant and up beat vibe to it. It's funny how things work, you wish and work towards one thing and in the end in turns out totally different.
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a whole new twist of that "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" theory, Sandi! truly enjoyed the upbeat, offbeat and uplifting sense of this poem!
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Nice encapsulation of the 'lemons to lemonade' concept. Well done.
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That's just too funny! Never thought of throwing my lemons in the blender. I suppose once you do that adding a ton of sugar would sweeten them up just right. I love these lines
"then place the top and hit the switch
and watch them swirl and dance."
I envision a verbal or mental blender... I suppose most of the lemons in my life are not as smart as I and I can usually make them swirl and dance. lol -
Hi Vicki I appreciate you stopping by to read my scribbles and leave your wonderful thoughts behind, Thank you!
Have a blessed day my friend Sandi
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Funny how things work. If you would have past that message in plain words it would have been corny and sound a little preachy, but since you used a metaphore the message works to your adventage. All in all I am glad to see there are positive people out there. Keep spreading the sunshine.
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Aww Thank you latindancer! thoughts as your's are what makes writing these scribbles so worth while Have a blessed and sunshiny day! Sandi
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This is an excellent motto to live by. I'm sure we each get our share of lemons and by the looks of some-they look like they get more than their share-but it's probably because they haven't learned your secret of diluting it.
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Hi Gregor yep I know the "best" wasn't the best word to use, but the meter wouldn't let me change it
Thank you for reading and leaving your great thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it! Have a fantastic day Sandi
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A good bit of life advice wrapped up in a catchy beat. Nicely done. Only thing I don't like is "best" in the penultimate line, but I can't see a way round it.
I make lemonade the old fashioned way, with sliced lemons and cream of tartar.
I'm sure you remember the song "I'm a secret lemonade drinker". When I hear it I always remember a passage in the autobiography of John McVicar, a famous English criminal it was filmed and Roger Daltrey played the lead), where he describes being on the run from Durham jail and hiding out in somebody's garage and discovers a half-empty bottle of lemonade. He becomes a lemonade lover ever after. -
That was really encouraging..I mean, after reading all this dark poetry it really feels nice to read this stuff! I like the metaphor, never thought of using it in a poem..good idea
hope to hear more of your work. I like your flow here:
I know just what I talk about
so make some fresh today--
And if you chose to add a swig,
might help you on your way!
So think on what I’m saying here
and cast those blues away,
'cause lemonade does swallow best
than whole lemons any day!
keep writing !!!!!!!!
all my luck and love
anna
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i really liked this poem it had a great flow great job keep it up
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Hiya Drizzt, I appreciate the read and your great thoughts left behind, thank you! And I think I might go in on that venture...I've got a storeroom full!
Thanks again, Blessings Sandi
Edited on Dec 05, 10:11 because 'typo of course'. -
Hi Kirby, methinks you need a Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate it Blessings Sandi
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I'm glad you liked it Krystal, it was fun to write!
Best wishes with your contest! Blessings, Sandi
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Wow I loved this. It really is the type of poem I love to read. It has a nice flow to it. (Love the music too!). Well done. Now I'm thirsty for lemonade. :-)
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thanks lov very true a person might as well make them a drink
there is a lot of people on here could use a stiff drink because some have attuides that stink.--have a good day--kirby -
Cute! A humorous twist of thought! When life is tough make the best out of it...lemonade! Was definitely a pleasure to read! Thanks for entering!
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What a wonderful outlook on life -sure it helps you through some tough times. thanks for sharing this cute little verse and great music too. Made my feet want to get up and dance.
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Nice little poem. I like the beat it has and it definitely put a smile on my face. Thanks for the early morning grin and the nice way to start the day. Have a good one!
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I just love lemonade..and lemon really is an aid for the citrus levels dip and Vitamin C lowers lemons really aid lemons really aid...this poem is so sweet swirl and dance was good a lemon personified..keep up the hope..keep smiling...cheers Shubs
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I get lots of lemons everyday, maybe i can open a lemonade stand... care to join?
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Well then I'll send you some right over express mail! Thank you for your wonderful thoughts my dear friend, I hope it gets better sooner than FAST!! Loves ya muches!
Sandi
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Very positive attitude in this one! Girl, don't you know that lately I've had to make a LOT of lemonade?!?!?!? Thank you for sharing, my sweet friend! It's very well done and very positive!
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