Lima, Peru

Lima has a pulse
arterial and venous it flows…
	all the colors of the rainbow glow
in the mist of Pacific sea's
hectic days and disco nights
	 beat into the sand at the ocean's lea.

Lima's life flows 
from Palacio de Gobierno ...
	in measured meter from the fountain glow
amidst a Catholic sea
spirits rise of the children of the sun
	cleansed of their faith by papal decree.

Lima wealth flows
its chic denizens prance baroque boulevards
	barricaded behind razor wire's show
life for the wealthy addressee
distanced from the hovels of El Salvador
	and the festive strum of the mariachi.

Lima has a pulse
arterial and venous it flows...
	as buses disgorge invaders, colorful, slow
Shamanism lies in a Catholic sea
proud, head held high, clinging to He
	beat into the sand at the ocean's lea.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 1/4/2013 10:54:00 AM
Sounds like an intresting "trip". Have you ever been there? I know someone who wrote about the 50 States even though he had not been to all of them. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 1/2/2013 9:28:00 AM
It seems the peruvian's love Mariachis music and have it for special occasions like birthdays and wedding! Who knew aye?
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Date: 1/2/2013 9:11:00 AM
Amazing write Debbie! It just overflows with beauty and appreciation. To be touched to the point of poetry - now that has got to be an awesome sensation! I do hope you have a lovely year!!!
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Date: 1/2/2013 8:50:00 AM
Debbie; This is beautiful; It's so colorful, but i didn't know they had Mariachis in Peru. That's nice, thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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Date: 1/1/2013 8:14:00 PM
Deb this is wonderful! I was waiting to read your first poem from your trip! I know you had a great time. Happy New Year to you! Love, Annalise
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Date: 1/1/2013 3:52:00 PM
Very beautifully illustrated poem ,Deb. I was right there with you! It appears that you have a fabulous trip. Take me along next time! Happy and healthy new year to you! Warmest regards Bren
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Date: 1/1/2013 12:55:00 PM
awesome write, Debs - sounds like you had a wonderful time. Happy New Year to you – sorry I’ve been away from Soup for so long (thanks for your support and sweet comments). Thanks very much - loved your contest. Congrats on all your wins : )
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Date: 1/1/2013 12:45:00 PM
It got into your blood I see... marvelous xx
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Date: 1/1/2013 7:46:00 AM
dear Debbie... this is a real Beauty..very awesome..so delighted read this tonight...enjoyed !!! <3<3<3 luv
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