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A Blue Odyssey-An Adventure in Paradise

June 04, 2024 For Anoucheka Gangabissoon Contest

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Thrilling explorations enlivened with adventure,
As my soul longs for a most special blue venture. 
The indulgent warmth of the sun revitalized me, 
Once having landed in this paradisiacal arcady. 

Palm twigs drift in a gentle breeze,
Infinite stretches of exquisite white sand seas.
Crystal-clear waters define a sapphire-sand idyll,
Archipelago of high-quality atoll and island tidal.

The locals saluted me with such a wide smile,
Their warmth and compassion are a lifestyle. 
Finding heaven filled me with immense pride,
Embraced by the breathtaking scenery to abide. 

Weeks turned into months, and days went away, 
As I danced beneath the sky, I felt freed to sway. 
However, an enormous urge sprang from inside,
For the sake of my native nation and kin pride. 

I finally reached a choice as time passed,
I started to obsess over my house, never stashed. 
The island, however, will stay in my mind,
I retain them as a spiritual treasure left behind.

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Christuraj Alex July 30, 2024 at 7:07 PM A very grand illustration with feelings of romance and nostalgia. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith July 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading about your island write. I hope you are OK. I wish you would write more... Have a very fun day writing away...........

Tonye George June 8, 2024 at 8:55 AM Luxurious vocabulary is infused in this astounding piece Dear Sotto. Some things cannot leave our thoughts. "The island, however, will stay in my mind, I retain them as a spiritual treasure left behind." A lovely way to put it. You have such a great talent and ways with words, depth and structure. Cheers.

Duke Beaufort June 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM SP, Sounds like a superb visit and change of lifestyle. The music you posted gets more complex at the end with the guitar and piano solos (yes I listened) and the ending of the piece does instill a sadness that its over. However, the theme in the music was very simple and I can still hear it in my mind. Your poem does the same for me. You illustrate with words how we never forget where we've been. It is as you say a real treasure to be able to think back on it.

Ink Empress June 4, 2024 at 10:20 AM Very exotic lines throughout this islandish poem, youv used words that fit the theme of island nature very well here! Brilliant rhymes too! I especially loved the lines “ Weeks turned into months, and days went away, As I danced beneath the sky, I felt freed to sway. ” beautiful flow! And love the crystal clear waters and sapphire sand! Must be white sapphire! Pleasure reading your work. Best wishes for the contest! I think youv described a tropical island very well