The Lake

by Focus

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"I love the lake," he said
        Thinking motorboats and
        Waterskis and
        Racing.
        Thinking hot dogs and
        Potato salad and
        Beer.

"Me too," she replied
        Wanting a sunbath on the beach
        With a book
        And iced lemonaide.
        Wanting a quiet walk
        In the forest
        With nature.

"Look at that! Isn't it great?"
        He saw the casino,
        The boat dock, and
        The bar.

"It looks wonderful."
        She saw the mountain,
        White clouds floating,
        Tall pines.

"It's good we could make this time together,"
        They said.

He thought of sex beneath the stars.

She thought of how to say goodbye.

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