Why Stop At Lemonade?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

“When life gives you lemons make lemonade”
We’ve all heard that worn-out phrase before
But why stop at making lemonade
When we can have a whole lemon smorgasbord?

We all get a lot of lemons in our lives from time to time
So it’s good to know what to do with them for goodness sake
I’ve learned a long list of goodies I can make with mine
From lemon meringue pie, cookies, bars, and cake

I can swap my lemons
For coconuts, pineapples, and limes
We’ll add a little rum
And have a real fun time

I hope this poem is a good reminder
That there are no limits to what you can do
Or how much fun you can create
With all the lemons that life gives to you
–Russ Towne

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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12 Responses to Why Stop At Lemonade?

  1. Enchanted Seashells's avatar Enchanted Seashells says:
    January 24, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Yes, we all get lemons every once in a while. I really like this. I’m a lemonade vodka kinda gal, myself. Cheers!

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  2. bulldog's avatar bulldogsturf says:
    January 24, 2013 at 5:31 am

    A good reminder on how to handle lemons…. just when life hands you a lemon or two.. don’t turn it into alcohol…

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  4. Russel Ray Photos's avatar Russel Ray Photos says:
    January 24, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Definitely make a lemon smorgasbord! I would also add some strawberries to that lemonade. I love strawberry lemonade!

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  5. thoughtsfromanamericanwoman's avatar thoughtsfromanamericanwoman says:
    January 25, 2013 at 12:33 am

    I enjoyed this…very good!

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  6. writerwannabe763's avatar writerwannabe763 says:
    January 25, 2013 at 2:50 am

    What a ‘fun’ poem…Diane

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