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holiday weekend
early July
at the lake
kids galore
laughter and tears
“get me a drink”
“I want that”
oops
manners forgot
sunny lake breeze
boats to and fro
soccer on the lawn
plastic chairs
as goal posts
game without borders
play continues
through the playground
around the tractor
and back
19 goals later
throngs hit the beach
shrieks splashing
in every direction
parents lounging
side by side
on chairs in the shade
as the sailboat returns
triumphant
smoke wafting
from the hot tub burner
and our campfire, too
where the potatoes in foil
simmer enticingly
marshmallows melting
charred by flame
then card games on the porch
firecrackers popping outside
carefree pleasures
galore
happy weekend
celebrating
July four

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