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January Blue

January blue I awaken to a sky- of slate blue The drizzle falls down, in a stone grey hue Another dreary, January day Must make my getaway, without delay I fly the skies, on a plane called Jet Blue With indigo shades, and an azure view To a southern land, with hot Aztec sand With nothing planned, and a drink in my hand Next day I arise, to new sapphire skies Can't believe my eyes, I'm in paradise! Look! There's a peacock, and, a Macaw too! So much to see, and nothing else to do A local band sings Margaritaville I've gotta go now, I can't stand still! John Derek Hamilton January 24,2016

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Date: 2/18/2017 11:48:00 PM
Great sonnet my friend. I remember such great vacations back in my youth. On a beach drinking and watching the beautiful women. Nights dancing, twas great to be young , single and a'roving about. Greater still-as now married to a wonderful wife!
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/19/2017 3:04:00 PM
Hey Robert thanks for visiting my sonnet, it was just a fun entry for the contest, although I did end up going to Cuba last week with my wonderful wife, 22nd anniversary trip, was a good time. Take care.
Date: 1/28/2017 12:12:00 AM
This is really an excellent sonnet, John:) hope to see it high on the winners' list:) a 7:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/28/2017 7:26:00 AM
Thanks Jo
Date: 1/27/2017 8:52:00 PM
I LOVE this one, John. A great example of modern sonnet done for color blue! Thanks for the win in your contest. I loved your contest.
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/28/2017 7:27:00 AM
Thanks Andrea
Date: 1/24/2017 2:58:00 PM
Just hook me up to an IV of margaritas under a beach umbrella with an ocean view, and lots of half naked ladies.:):) Now that's a vacation!!! Great fun, John.
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/24/2017 3:01:00 PM
You crack me up!! I've had IV's before but not quite like that! Ha! Thanks for the visit Danny
Date: 1/24/2017 1:26:00 PM
Hi John, What a good sonnet. This sounds like my kind of vacation. The imagery is amazing and to top it all of off, margaritaville is playinging in the background. I'm booking my ticket on the next flight out. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/24/2017 2:21:00 PM
Thanks Alexis, much appreciated!
Date: 1/24/2017 12:41:00 PM
Great sonnet, John! Good luck with this beauty in the comp! /|\
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/24/2017 2:21:00 PM
Thanks Rick for the visit and comment!
Date: 1/24/2017 12:25:00 PM
I'll join you for a margarita my friend, maybe two...maybe tree. :) This was very cool John and this is a definite smile inducer. Good luck.
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/24/2017 12:30:00 PM
Tree? what are you Jamaican man? lol Yeah see you there I'm in Cozumel in my mind sippin a pina colada.Thanks Chris!
Date: 1/24/2017 12:14:00 PM
what a lovely sonnet John I will join you on that plane to escape the dull dreary wintery days - its no wonder people who suffer from SAD escape to get a little winter sunshine:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Hamilton
Date: 1/24/2017 12:19:00 PM
Thanks Jan, yeah, it's tough getting through winter. Hey did you see my new lyric colour of my heart? Would appreciate your feedback, it's special to me. Have a great day!

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