by Carol Gioia

Created on: December 06, 2008   Last Updated: March 13, 2011

Pack the picnic basket
with all the foods we love,
take along a frisbee,
a baseball, bat and glove.

Bring a blanket to sit upon,
bug spray, and sunscreen, too,
get the kids into the car
with the dog, and me and you.

Finally we are on our way
to have a day of fun,
searching for the perfect spot
to frolic in the sun.

A grassy knoll and shade tree
beside a lazy creek;
pull over, this looks just right
for a picnic quite unique.

Setting up a lavish feast,
joy we can't contain,
our happiness is dampened
when it begins to rain.

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