Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Fuerteventura the Majorera Island

This is such a special lovely island
having spent a wonderful seven days
there in the month of March full of sun
enjoying its sunshine with its warm rays

Spending such peace and tranquility
having mild winds so humid in its climate
the beaches make it a windsurfers paradise
with just 8 days rain yearly, sun on your plate

This island looks barren in many parts
where the goats graze on the open plains
but its beaches are so beautifully long
giving one lovely view to make a start

Its name comes from the Spanish wording
"Fuert" means strong, "Ventura" means winds
the delicacy of its Majorero cheese
bringing many visitors to say taste, please

This island wasn't found till the 15th Century
but it exceeded all native expectations
Caleta de Fuste, where we stayed, is a super resort
sun sand and even seals make it a sensation

(Having spent a wonderful week on the island of Fuerteventura, one of the group of islands that makes the Canary Islands which sits 100 kms off the North African coast, it was a week of wonderful sunshine, great views, and lovely food. So this is a little piece written to show poetically what a lovely island it truly is.)

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Janice Canerdy March 25, 2023 at 7:44 AM I appreciate--and enjoy--poems that are both pleasing to read AND informative, like this one, Gordon. Well done! Janice Gordon Mcconnell March 25, 2023 at 9:13 AM Thanks Janice, so glad you enjoyed this piece and found it informative as well. Trust you're well, blessings, Gordon

Lisa Ricci March 25, 2023 at 3:11 AM Hello Gordon. Good Morning. I love this. Your chosen words give imagery to the reader's mind. I enjoyed your expression of "beautifully long". Is that not grand, yes it is. Also, your expression of "bringing many visitors to say taste". How true is that once any sea is within one's soul. It remains. It was an honor turning to your page and a wonderful way to start the morning. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessings now and always. (smile) Gordon Mcconnell March 25, 2023 at 7:18 AM Hello Lisa Thanks for your kind words and so pleased you enjoyed this piece. It's so lovely of you to turn to my page for its always such a joy to hear from you. Blessings always,Gordon

Speaks Volumes March 20, 2023 at 9:06 PM I am envious Gordon. It sounds superb. Your description is better than a travel guide. I can almost feel the breeze and see the windsurfers. Exceptional Thank you. Gordon Mcconnell March 21, 2023 at 1:39 AM Thanks Wendy, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it exceptional. Have a blessed day, Gordon