L Milton Hankins Poet Ekphrasis

Blue Heaven Bar

A colorful bantam rooster perches atop
The open-air “Blue Heaven” bar in Key West
Red, yellow, green, and blue stools inviting
Passersby to imbide a salty dog or a margarita,
Slices of Key Lime pie are mouth-watering
Old-fashioned lanterns dangle from beams,
While a peculiar green fish garnishes a post
Colorful bottles of vodka, gin, and curacao
Lined up like sailors at attention on deck,
A playful atmosphere of “what the heck!”


Written September 28, 2021
[Inspired by “Blue Heaven” a print by
Key West, Florida artist Lynne Fischer,
which hangs in my living room.]

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Tom Cunningham September 29, 2021 at 1:48 AM Very colourful picture Milton, (I was curious so I googled it) Can just see myself there sipping a rum punch, just watching the world go by. Tom L Milton Hankins September 29, 2021 at 7:39 AM Thanks, Tom. I love the print I have in the house. It is colorful and adds a touch of frivolity to an otherwise sort of drab living area.