Southern Sunshine Hospitality

There was a panther roar On an icy Canadian floor Off in the distance Images filled with persistence Somewhere south marlins swim and dolphins dance Aquarium stage is where they get the chance While heat experience Orlando’s indoors Loving the magic galore Once Miami was not a sporting town Sunshine greeted northerners having a wintry frown Hotels on the beach Causeway drive in reach Cruise ships leaving port Caribbean mystery destination wearing touristy shorts Architectural artistry is the first rest A town called Key West Waiting to impress America’s southernmost point Ghostly Cuban cigars aroma in some joints Even if a passenger goes Only to the author’s self-destruction Sloppy Joes It is time well spent on shore Reminder last century who was running the country’s store Off to the saintly islands Scenic views romantic and admiring Vacationers started tiring Wondering any of these lines were hiring Historical tours And good weather more Create a nice paradise Purchasing the all-inclusive price Finally comes the Mexican Mayan ruins Smiling intently “who on the bus we are going fooling” By asking “what are you doing?” Homeward bound Back to the tropical town Where the colors are flashy Soothing attitudes that are nasty Stating their case In the Florida place Where oranges were once in a bowl Pleasant escape from bitterness that was cold