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Anti-Ode to Vacations

December 13, 2018
By Racingtothefinish BRONZE, Rolla, Missouri
Racingtothefinish BRONZE, Rolla, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.<br /> -Plato


“I love vacation!”


said no one ever.


I settle into

the middle seat

reserved just for me.

Why?

Because I’m the youngest of three girls

who are the same height and weight.

Memo to younger self:

don’t be born last.


What’s food?

On vacation,

sustenance is as optional

as bathroom breaks.

Lucky for me

yelling is always on the menu.


Military precision planning is a must.

How dare I take a minute extra,

because my finger was stuck

in the door?

Pulling into the motel at 2 AM

instead of 10 PM

was definitely my fault

and not faulty navigating.


My family is dysfunctional

and I love them for it,

but relaxation

and vacation

are not in our repertoire.

-Sarah Beetner



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