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Basking In The Sun
by George J. Carroll → (All Poetry by George J. Carroll)
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Placing a thought between words

That are left in  the barn yard

Of a memory that has not faded,

But time seems to remove any doubts.

 

There are moments I like to bask in the sun

And receive a tan but not a burn that hurts.

Walking around in skin so white, appear to be sick.

Well that's just the opinion of an old duffer.

 

A little sun can't hurt if you just get a tan

And not let the sun penetrate to where it hurts.

Have had that happen as a kid and still remember

Going to bed and not finding a good side to lay on.


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Reviewed on September 18, 2014
Sunscreen, that's my stock answer.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 18, 2014
talking my language in the poem ...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 18, 2014
I have those, "first hot spring day," memories. You and I have the same idea about this. I try to spend 10 to 15 minutes every day out basking in the, otherwise oppressive, sun on my front patio where I can view the flowers and listen to the birds while I daydream a bit about my next writing project and just generally enjoy the warmth. The result is a nice dark complexion that is not all covered with liver spots and skin cancers like those who spend too much time getting blasted by radiation from our ozone layer thinning in the noon day sun. Our propensity to use conveniences like spray propellant and AC in our personal environments has changed sun tanning for this generation.

As you can see, this little poem struck home.

Ron

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on September 17, 2014
I like this, clever piece!

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 17, 2014
excellent write George
I too when younger worked slowly WORKED on my tan
wanted to look healthier going to bed at night smelling
like fresh noxima.... the best cream for soothing sunburn then
Peace be with you

WILLIAM


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