Home Sweet Home
My tropical paradise along the shore
where ocean sounds soothe and warm breezes invite.
I will call you home until I live no more.
All my days basking in the sun's shining light.
Lush gardens and groves bring a lovely array,
orchids, orange blossoms and hibiscus each day.
Petals dress in vibrant colors attracting
bees and butterflies, splendor interacting.
This bustling city set between Everglades
and beaches, many call a sanctuary.
Where the sea meets land under the palm trees shade,
colorful cultures bloom like wild sweet cherry.
A rainbow of people found everywhere.
Spicy food, clothing and dances all have flair.
Abundant wild life from water, earth, and sky,
all share a slice of Florida's key lime pie.
*I call Ft. Lauderdale, Florida my home.
By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, June 6, 2012
for My Land Is My Home Contest (Skat)
Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2012
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