Island of Fantasy

There's an Island I know which is surrounded
by a deep, blue ocean,
filled with mermaids, Lochness monsters,
giant octopuses, and dolphins
that can talk!

Within the Island, we have folks of all kind,
who have met somehow through time....

Genghis Khan is an architect;
he's doing something different and peaceful,
rather than attacking his fellow Islanders.

Cleopatra is a great chef,
making all kinds of sea delicacies
the Nile will never know about.

Darwin is still an archaeologist;
he has dry bones hidden in his research lab;
he's convinced some Islanders may have
vampire genes in them!

Fishermen love Elvis. He sings so well
the fish jump into the nets in their hundreds.
"No Elvis, No Fishing!" is their motto.

A great number of electric eels are missing,
and no Islander knows why.... 
Tesla is secretly making electricity from marine
life without a Wildlife Warrant.

Yes, the Island is full of strange people and things
which seem normal and usual to them.

I always carry the Island with me,
like the mythical Giant Turtle.

The Island is in my thoughts....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Raina Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 11:28 PM
Teddy...You added some twist......your island of fantasies is remarkable....all the best in the contest!
Kimathi Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 4:16 AM
Ah, yes...it's really awesome!! ;-) Thanks for enjoying my piece, Meenakshi!! *^_^*
Callus Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM
'Tis very creative, Teddy! Walt Disney would have enjoyed a visit there, too! gl in the contest. // paul
Kimathi Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 4:13 AM
Lolest, sure Walt Disney would have loved it.... Thanks so much Paul, for enjoying my piece!! ;-)
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