Lemonade

Mary BoneJune 24, 2019

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Lemonade

written by: Mary Bone

Life handed us lemons.
We added sugar to every sour drop.
The lemonade wouldn't sell
on the street corner.
People were thirsty.
They were on diets.
They said, "No sugar for us today."
"Our diets won't allow it."

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Mary Bone has written two books of poetry. Her recent poetry and short stories can be found at Spillwords, Literary Yard, Best Poetry website and in an upcoming issue of Creative Expressions. Mary has been writing short stories and poetry since the age of twelve.

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Bridie is just a wife, mother and grandmother who loves to write. She is a retired teacher and is also a busy photographer. She lives with her husband in the countryside in west Limerick. Her late dad was a popular and successful poet and author. She discovered that she had a flair for writing following retirement when life slowed down a little. She was encouraged by family members to develop this hidden gift. As grandchildren arrived she was inspired to write about experiences with them and has had articles and poems published in local newspapers and journals. She is working towards publishing a book of her writings in the near future.

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