Lessons Learned and Spiritual
Viewing comments for Chapter 24 "Making Lemonade"Do good and feel good poems
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Comment from GWHARGIS
Very wise was your mother. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much sugar you add. A rancid piece of fruit is still rancid. This was a loving and gentle reminder that we all will face both good and bad times. Sometimes it's a minor inconvenience and other times it's a traumatic blow. Great poem to read this morning. Gretchen
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Very wise was your mother. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much sugar you add. A rancid piece of fruit is still rancid. This was a loving and gentle reminder that we all will face both good and bad times. Sometimes it's a minor inconvenience and other times it's a traumatic blow. Great poem to read this morning. Gretchen
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Gretchen, besides the fact that you are so kind and sweet , I love the fact that you are so perceptive. You always have the ability to pick out the lines that are only suggestive and read between them. For that reason, I had to rewrite much of my poem to make it self explanatory for some. Thank you so much for that, for your awesome review and comments and for your generous gift of six stars. What a great whole package review! Hugs!
Comment from June Sargent
Your mother was a wise woman. There are lemons, and there are lemons. Some are very bitter. Like people. Choose wisely and make the best lemonade possible. I like Meyer lemons. Just the right amount of tartness...
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Your mother was a wise woman. There are lemons, and there are lemons. Some are very bitter. Like people. Choose wisely and make the best lemonade possible. I like Meyer lemons. Just the right amount of tartness...
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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June, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from Karyn2
Some insightful wisdom here in these words Debi! I always liked the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Definitely seeing the positive side of life is key and not letting ourselves become soured or bitter. A cleverly constructed poem.
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Some insightful wisdom here in these words Debi! I always liked the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Definitely seeing the positive side of life is key and not letting ourselves become soured or bitter. A cleverly constructed poem.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Karyn, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Aww, come on, no booze, lol?!
Seriously, I read this once as a poem about lemons, and the second time as a poem about people and life. Reading a little between the lines . . .
You've done a good job with this one, Debi. Now, I think I'll go make lemonade:-)
xx
Pam
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Aww, come on, no booze, lol?!
Seriously, I read this once as a poem about lemons, and the second time as a poem about people and life. Reading a little between the lines . . .
You've done a good job with this one, Debi. Now, I think I'll go make lemonade:-)
xx
Pam
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Pam, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. Of course I won't deny my twin the booze. And after a little tequila, who cares how sour they are. Lol!
I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from karenina
I was with you until the end... Sometimes when life gives me lemons I really just want to find the other two people I need...the one with the Tequila and the one with the salt: Lemon Margaritas won't make the world sunshiny and new -- but you won't care nearly as much about the sour days!
Seriously cute poem. We've all had these days, and it's use it, or lose it and forget about the squirt in the eye!
I saw this quote and I thought it was kind of fun to share:
"As you go about your daily life, you will encounter many lemons. Sour expressions, sour attitudes, sour auras! The good thing is that if you don't want to be a lemon, you don't have to be! Just don't let those lemons rub themselves all over you! And you don't even have to save them! Let lemons be lemons! One of the most important things that I have ever learned is that I don't have to save people." -C. JoyBell
Also? Befriend a dyslexic person and with a little twist you can be a MELON!
LOL.
Karenina
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I was with you until the end... Sometimes when life gives me lemons I really just want to find the other two people I need...the one with the Tequila and the one with the salt: Lemon Margaritas won't make the world sunshiny and new -- but you won't care nearly as much about the sour days!
Seriously cute poem. We've all had these days, and it's use it, or lose it and forget about the squirt in the eye!
I saw this quote and I thought it was kind of fun to share:
"As you go about your daily life, you will encounter many lemons. Sour expressions, sour attitudes, sour auras! The good thing is that if you don't want to be a lemon, you don't have to be! Just don't let those lemons rub themselves all over you! And you don't even have to save them! Let lemons be lemons! One of the most important things that I have ever learned is that I don't have to save people." -C. JoyBell
Also? Befriend a dyslexic person and with a little twist you can be a MELON!
LOL.
Karenina
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Karenina, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade, and with a little tequila, we can sing, get by with a little help from my friend, and cha cha cha. Try doing all that with a Melon, Thelma!
I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
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My pleasure!!!
Melon margarita?
Nahhhhhh.
;)
Comment from lyenochka
This is great advice, Debi. Whether is lemons in life or even lemons in reviews here, we don't have to accept them all. But I loved:
" sweeten it with honesty, and here's a few more do's
Serve with a clear conscience,"
Loved that you used your mom's wise advice for this poem!
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This is great advice, Debi. Whether is lemons in life or even lemons in reviews here, we don't have to accept them all. But I loved:
" sweeten it with honesty, and here's a few more do's
Serve with a clear conscience,"
Loved that you used your mom's wise advice for this poem!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Helen, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
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💞💖Great words of wisdom, Debi!!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, this is truly original, Debi, and here I thought all lemons were created equal!
Then again, this poem might be metaphorical. Whatever it is, I found it VERY interesting! Thank you for sharing!
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Wow, this is truly original, Debi, and here I thought all lemons were created equal!
Then again, this poem might be metaphorical. Whatever it is, I found it VERY interesting! Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Dawn, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
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You're very welcome. :)
Comment from Wendy G
Your mother was right- there are differences in lemons, and some are perfect for making lemonade, while others are best just rejected, as in life and re people. Interesting and thought- provoking poem, and well written.
Wendy
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Your mother was right- there are differences in lemons, and some are perfect for making lemonade, while others are best just rejected, as in life and re people. Interesting and thought- provoking poem, and well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
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Wendy, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. I found these
words to be an interesting topic. Thank you for the author's notes - the
history is always helpful in reading a poem! I liked how the author uses
the lemons to describe other aspects of one's life! The artwork is awesome! Hi Deb, Happy New Year to you and your family!....Maria
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The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. I found these
words to be an interesting topic. Thank you for the author's notes - the
history is always helpful in reading a poem! I liked how the author uses
the lemons to describe other aspects of one's life! The artwork is awesome! Hi Deb, Happy New Year to you and your family!....Maria
Comment Written 08-Jan-2023
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Maria, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from Raul1
We all get faced with lemons but there is improvement to make lemonade. I have enjoyed reading your poem. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poetry. Thank you for sharing!
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We all get faced with lemons but there is improvement to make lemonade. I have enjoyed reading your poem. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poetry. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Raul, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet that you could sweeten the sourest lemonade. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding my poem.
Much appreciated my dear friend!
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You're welcome!