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{#sol15} except maybe 21/31


The March Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Spring has officially arrived
along with a much needed break.
Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe ...

Nine days of really no big plans 
except maybe
a weeklong visit of laughing and playing
with Grandma and Grandpa.

Nine days of really no big plans 
except maybe
a scheduled hair therapy appointment
to feel fresh and new again.

Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe
a visit (or two) to the public library
for books, crafts, and a puppet show.

Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe
a trip to the big city to see 

Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe
a date with my mom to get
our toes painted pretty.

Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe
one day for just me to probably 
do some catch up schoolwork ... or not.

Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe
a little birthday celebration 
with family and double chocolate cake.

Spring has officially arrived
along with a much needed break.
Nine days of really no big plans
except maybe ...
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  1. Lisa KeelerMarch 21, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    I love the structure of your poem and all the possibilities and maybes that lie in front of you for the next nine days. Enjoy!

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  2. LynnGMarch 21, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Wonderful poem! Enjoy the first day of no big plans!

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  3. Melanie MeehanMarch 21, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I want Nine Days! Love the repetition and the structure of your poem. The images worked like wishes. Enjoy!

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  4. DogtraxMarch 21, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    One day
    spring will come,
    arriving late beyond the
    calendar date
    with flowers blooming
    and winter,
    long forgotten ...
    one day ...

    :)
    Kevin
    We still have snow! What's up with that?

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  5. Margaret SimonMarch 21, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    I love the structure of this post. Looks like you will have a wonderful refreshing spring break. Mine is coming soon.

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  6. LoraleeMarch 21, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Your except maybes sound wonderful.

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  7. JudyMarch 21, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    No big plans, except maybe just relaxing enjoying time away. Can't wait till tomorrow! Wish I could wiggle my nose and we'd be there. Love ya, Mom

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  8. Linda BMarch 21, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Love this, Michelle, so clever and SO exciting. Is there really an Elephant & Piggie show? I will watch to see if it will come to Denver. That is a great part of spring break I think, along with the birthday of course.

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  9. drferreriblogspot.comMarch 21, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    NINE FULL DAYS I would say! I have to find when this Elephant and Piggie show will be around here. Have some fun for sure!

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  10. LynnMarch 21, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I love all the "no big plans" except on your DAY you do school work!! No no no that's the day you schedule a massage, take a walk, meet a friend for lunch, take a yoga class...need I go on? Have fun with your parents. And happy happy birthday Michelle! xoxo

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  11. Kristi LonheimMarch 21, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Lots of possibilities. I have never heard of hair therapy. Is that like the eyebrow doctor? ;)
    We still have two weeks of school to go so I'm not ready to think of the possibilities yet, it will steal my momentum. And the momentum is much needed to get to the 'except maybe' part.

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  12. elsieMarch 21, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Sounds like big plans to me and what fun! You do know how to craft the poem with the most clever lines.These days with no big plans will fly by so enjoy every second!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    I love the "except maybe" in your poem. When spring break arrives and others are heading to far away places, we don't always consider what we are doing as much. Your break sounds fabulous!

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  14. KarenMarch 21, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    The "except maybe" is a great grabber! Enjoy every minute of your nine days!! See you on the tenth day!

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  15. CarolMarch 21, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Your spring break sounds terrific! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! And I love how "except maybe" ties everything together.

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  16. TaraMarch 21, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    "Except maybe" you will have a full and delightful Spring Break - enjoy!

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  17. travelinmaMarch 21, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    What a delightful post. I love the format. As you were writing did you uncover the possibilities?

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  18. Michelle HaseltineMarch 21, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    "Except maybe"....those words hold such possibility!! That sounds like my spring break that starts in another week. "I have no big plans, except maybe..." So clever!!!

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  19. UnknownMarch 21, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Love the concept of no big plans contradicted by a long list of little ones. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend break. All the little stuff adds up :-) enjoy!

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  20. JaanaMarch 21, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Exciting!"Except maybe" some relaxing as well! Wishing you a wonderfully fun and rejuvenating week!

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