I like the use of colour in the first stanza, Christine, so evocative of sunset. I smiled at the ‘Tall Mexican Fan Palms…like giant swizzle sticks / waiting to stir an evening cocktail.’
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Christine Bolton
August 21, 2020 at 9:40 am
Thanks Kim. I love the colors of sunset. It’s different every night. Yes, those palms make me smile every time I look at them ☺️
Really loved these lines – Tall Mexican Fan Palms
stand like giant swizzle sticks
waiting to stir an evening cocktail
Bellissimo, Christine
xoxo
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So different from the Phil Collin’s song… yours Paradise seems a lot better.
Sorry meant this…
One day at a time would be heaven in a place like that.
Yes! I cannot do the cold weather anymore but there are definitely trade offs to consider when you end up here! 🙂
Woah, you used such beautiful delicious words and language in this🧡
Thank you dear Jude. That’s how I feel when I read your work! ☺️🥰
Aww shucks 😊 it’s about you now. Beautiful post
I love the idea of a tall, really tall pina colada with a giant tree swizzle stick.
I’m sure someone makes them! Lol ☺️ Thanks Lis
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I love when the night sky is so smooth and velvety
Thanks Christine! ☺️
Exquisite imagery in this one, Christine 😀
Thank you my friend ☺️🥰
I love the idea of fan palms being swizzle sticks!
Thanks Linda ☺️
I like the use of colour in the first stanza, Christine, so evocative of sunset. I smiled at the ‘Tall Mexican Fan Palms…like giant swizzle sticks / waiting to stir an evening cocktail.’
Thanks Kim. I love the colors of sunset. It’s different every night. Yes, those palms make me smile every time I look at them ☺️
Beautiful imagery.
Thank you ☺️
I thought you were going to play us some Jimmy Buffet music! I liked your images in this one. The palms as swizzle sticks was a great one!
Lol! Yes Dwight I should have included some Buffet! Thank you ☺️
:>)
Happy Hour(s), clearly observed & beautifully conveyed. Thanks CB
Thanks Ron! Yes, Happy Hours ☺️
Beautifully penned. Love the visual feel of your poem Christine
Thanks Sadje. I appreciate it 🙂💕
You’re welcome 😉
Delicious! So beautifully descriptive.
Thanks Beverly 🥰
Greetings fellow poet! That was a beautiful poem! I love the fan palms as giant swizzle sticks! Great line.
Thanks Sue! ☺️ Yes, that’s what they look like 🤣
Beautiful 🤩
Thanks Paula! 🥰
Lovely poem. I really like the first stanza. Your words drew me in. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you Maria ☺️ I appreciate it very much