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California Delights

10/18/2023



A California autumn, so warm, so good.
Such peace in our smiling, neighborhood.
Jazz music of Dave Brubeck fills the air.
A hungry cat comes, nestling on our stair.

Fresh, dark green, crispy salad, is our delight.
Oranges squeezed, making juice so delightfully bright!
We wash our hands and recite our traditional blessing.
Afterward, a dip in our pool, is a sure thing, not a guessing.


Come on down, let’s have some ecstatic, poetic fun.
You can ride your speed bike or perhaps, take a fast run.
My orange tree is taller and still in full, glorious bloom,
Lush, verdant leaves, prevent one from having an ounce gloom!
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Anaya Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Are those Mimosas? A delightful read sounds so nice northern California. It was 97 degrees today! xoxo
Romios Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 8:17 PM
87,yes, next week temperatures will begin to fall, Aww, this was not a picture I took, so, sorry, go not know if those are mimosas, I know you like SoCal. .Remember, I did live there when Elena was small. I liked Santa Monica, Beverly Hills! I had fun there missed my friends and had supportive relationships. After a few months, I longed for my friends in the Midwest, so we left CA. After a few yeats,we were a Back, in SF,LOL.that’s a lot of driving, 4 times! Never again, I was exhausted. Living here, changed my life,Ayana. Pangie.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Hello panagiota, As i read this poem, it made me feel like i was there. Hugs. /Darlene\xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Hello Psnagiota, Oh thank you Panagiota,You nare welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Romios Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Darlene! What a sweet comment. Well, you may not be here physically., you are always in my heart. And I feel your presence here anyway.. selling that sounds, you are here. Maybe that’s why you wish you were here. No need to wish you are here.)) hugs Pangiexx
Situation Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM
The way it is suppose to be for a celebration.The rhyming is great.
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM
Hi TS.A celebration is the way it is, here.))) You wake up happy, neighbors are awesome, I live in a peace of heaven on earth. I bet many poets here do too! None of us know when our last day is! So celebrate each 24…do nice things for others! Like your comment, made me feel good. Thanks. Andso have others…Pangie xx
Fisher Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Ahhh, it sounds so enticing. Everything you wrote about adds to the mood, indeed; especially the Brubeck! And an orange tree, how cool.
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Love Brubeck! And other jazz greats, I used to go to Union Street in SF, long ago when it was safe and hear live jazz each Sunday,those were special days. It’s quite lovely hereI haven’t heard live jazz for years. Pangie xx thanks for the nice words, I still can’t believe there’s an orange tree in the back yard..swimming pool is great,))
Buhagiar Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 1:46 AM
Delightful poem. California is well known for its delicious products. Blessings.
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Good food and tons of agriculture.CA known wine country but I do not drink. My city is relatively small.but a pleasure to live in. One can drive to Lake Tahoe to ski in winter. No snow here. Mediterranean climate year round. Pangie xx
Wolf Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:47 PM
Seriously, California at its finest. You have really captured it for me, very much as I've always pictured it... Does it exist anymore? Outside of Palm Springs? No matter! It's always with you. Perpetual resurrection. Wonder-bar!
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Very much so…it exists!the Central Valley is gorgeous. I wrote about CA in other poems. Friendliness and smiles are hallmarks where I live.it’s beautiful year round. Not at all a big city. My other fav about being here? The trees are never bare. Pangie xx
Roper Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Sounds good and lots of fun my friend. God bless you
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Good morning Eve.. I agree with you. Real life beats life online, we need to be in the sunshine of the company of others. Pangie xx
Jones Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Sounds like a fantastic time. I enjoyed the rhyme and the subject of this happy poem.
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Hello Karen. So sweet of you to take the time to comment. Enjoying life with our friends, is a bright gift in lif….isn’ Pangie xx
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