Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Alicia,

There's nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer's day. The picture made me want one now even though it's snowing outside here today.

"And love overflows with pure zest" ... love this line. The zest connects well with lemons and lemonade. Good luck in the free verse contest, and thanks for the recipe and poem.

Hugs,
Connie

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Connie! I hope you have snow left for winter. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 09-Oct-2018

lol ... there's never a shortage of snow in Alberta in the winter. We already had a bit more snow fall today.

Hugs,
Connie

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Welcome back and thanks for the lemonade recipe. I enjoyed your "cookie" simile and added rhymes, plus your optimistic conclusion. Best wishes in the Free Verse competition- Joan

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Thank you :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Enjoyed the poem and thank you for the recipe. I like how your poem plus the recipe speak of that old proverb, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Glad you are blessed to be a blessing with your optimistic view on life!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Thank you :)

Comment from Tina Crute

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem! The title is cute, but the meat of the poem is so honest, and I love that about a poem. You write that you wish happiness could outweigh pain. Thats raw and real and produces emotion. Love this!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

You're very kind. Thank you :)

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

My! That lemonade looks yummy!! I always add cherries to mine, and make it pink. Love your happy free verse Miss Alicia, and as long as you stay positive, happiness will always overcome pain.
Blessings...

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Judy! Cherry Lemonade sounds amazing. Optimism is the only way. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This summer I made lemonade and limeade throughout the season. An appetizing image to accompany your free verse poem with some rhyme, plus you included the recipe. This is a cozy, well-written piece complete with warm descriptions. Nicely done. Marilyn

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Marilyn. That's nice. I grew up with that recipe. I drink store-bought but it's not the same. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Welcome back dear Alicia, a very good observation and so well written my friend, yes indeed, optimism and self confidence goe a log way to keeping one's "chin up" good luck with this free verse poem, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Roy! Thank you. God bless you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Looks refreshing and delicious.good work up for your poem. I love lemonade if it is cold.So good on a hot summer day along with a plate of those chocolate chip cookies.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Barb! Good times and memories. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)

reply by country ranch writer on 08-Oct-2018

cookies please

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written free verse poem. When the sun is hot and the days are longer we need to keep hydrated, there is nothing like home-made lemonade to quench that thirst.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018

Hi Sandra! You're right. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious) :)