FLORIDA KEYS PLEASE

No litter, no rules, no society scent,
just peninsula pure soul content, ideally lent.
Awed and wowed with arms stretched wide,
I stand on Key’s narrow road, on narrow land,
surrounded by two sea gems and their sand. 

This dream road sea-drowns, down south’s horizon
and thrills my innocence without even trying.

Western growth is dense and a fence in Gulf’s yard.
Her wave’s sirens are blue-salt diamonds
and I am mesmerized by their titan climbing.

East unfolds turquoise enchantments unmarred –
The playful, poetic Atlantic off guard,
bewitching and hypnotic in regard.

Dazzled, I sit in the sea, shoulders deep.
Powder soft ocean floor thrones me nicely.
I could sit the day in this sea so sultry.
Flirty, allusive, emerald joys leap
as languid, luscious wet meets sun’s glee,
sending my senses high where memories keep.

These expressive ocean blues and greens
are of patterns and ways, I have never seen.
Sensual and graceful, each sea touch is delight –
as soothing in feel as pleasure in my sight.
Before me spreads endless bounty of ocean glean.
Under Florida-kissed skies, I sit wet and serene.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Warlov Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 3:40 PM
Poetry is what's left, once you're able, finally, to climb down carefully, step by step, out of revery's attacks & collisions. Breathless' fumbled language.
Bambi The Word Artist  Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 8:32 PM
I lived on a sailboat on Stock Island in the Keys, you nailed it thanks. Thanks for your comment for Mary Cried It actually is a song. My eMail is [email protected] If you send me your eMail I will send you a recording. Thanks again
Marc Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Beautiful poem CayCay ~ reminds me of Siesta Key :)
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2019 at 9:40 PM
A beautiful tribute, CayCay. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Haight Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 4:40 PM
Your wonderful poem paints amazing imagery of your beloved Florida Keys, CayCay. I enjoyed reading it and congratulate you on your nice placement in the marathon contest! Hugs, Sandra
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Thank you, Sandra! I miss the Keys (live in Virginia) where I played in my early to mid-twenties. (I've the sun spots to prove it!) All the best ... CayCay
Watson Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 1:47 AM
Your poem was so enticing that I just had to google pictures of this amazing setting! Looks wonderful! Congratulations on your win,Cay-Cay.
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Treat yourself to the Keys someday, Wendy, there's no place like it. Thank you for your comments, I love them. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Toney Avatar
January 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM
CayCay, what a nice, chill, Margaritaville vibe! With the polar vortex howling and prowling, let's all go to the Florida Keys, please :) Congratulations on your win on mile 13 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Thank you, Mark - for many things, all good. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Negron Flores Avatar
September 19, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Congratulations CayCay on the placement of the contest
Mcgrath Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 4:45 PM
Beautiful poem about the Keys. Your descriptions are so vivid! I went there for my honeymoon years ago.
La France Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 12:40 PM
CayCay, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem ~
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 2:54 AM
CayCay, this poem is amazing! It deserves to be POTD! it would be at the top of the list for me. Congratulations! I am so glad this poem made this list so I didn't miss reading it. "Her wave’s sirens are blue-salt diamonds And I am mesmerized by their titan climbing." It doesn't get any better than this! Brava! A fave! : ) 7+
Hamilton Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Great write Cay Cay fantastic imagery I was there in my mind as I read it. Reminded me of my trip to Key West some 20 years ago was just as you painted a narrow highway with water on both sides was unforgettable, congrats on your fine win!
Allison Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Dropping back with my congrats CayCay:-) hugs jan xx
Scars Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 4:24 PM
amazing imagery lovely CayCay :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2016 at 5:36 PM
Have you got room for a little one Cay Cay - would be a long journey but I'd love to return to Florida again one day. would love to go back to Sanibel and Fort Myers too:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 6:14 PM
A waiting for that peepy horn lol - no aspirin though I'm allergic to them:-) hugs Jan xx
Godwin Avatar
September 2, 2016 at 5:58 PM
If you read my conv (below) with Sun then you know I am picking up all Soupers who wish to go by bus. So, I'd love for you to join us - everyone should experience the keys. Thank goodness I reserved a magical bus, sonic fast and capable of flight. Keep your bags packed and listen for a peppy honk. I'll bring the aspirin. Don't we have healthy imaginations? I told Sun, it would be so easy if I could just wiggle my nose and make it so. Love, CayCay
Walker  Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Beautifully done CayCay... Enjoyed! Verlena
Wigley Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 1:47 AM
Wow, this is wonderful, CayCay, paints a marvellous picture, and your choice of vocab is great. Much enjoyed, Viv x
Carlton Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Wow, this beauty of a scene can make anyone yearn for the warmth of the oceanic shores.. Have a fantastic vacation... Ava
Turner Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 1:54 PM
A wonderful write, CayCay. I love water but I am a fresh water fish. I do however love the colors or the ocean/gulf and all of the beautiful flowers they have there. Your poem took me to Cedar Key, where we stayed on vacation once. Thank you!
Godwin Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 3:46 PM
If my poem took you to Cedar Key then I am a happy writer and my poem a success. I am delighted with all you shared, Daniel, and I thank you ... CayCay
Smith Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Can I join you? ...It's a little gloomy here today...you describe a paradise a7+++
Godwin Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 12:08 PM
I sure do thank you, Tim. We need to consider it is Florida Hurricane season, other than that, we're good to go! All the best ... CayCay
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