Long Weekend In the Keys
The bleak dreary days of a cold December
Were anticipated already in early September
So, I talked to my boss, begged on my knees
And added days to a long weekend in the Keys.
Left for Miami on a snowy Thursday eve
Arrived in warm sunshine, hard to believe,
Rented a small compact and headed south
Found lodging in a quaint little German Haus
All tuckered out from the long day of travel
I took to the bed and let all my cares unravel.
For four solid days I behaved like a tourist
Poking into whatever caught my interest
I sunbathed, scorched, and aloed my burn
Took in some intellectual lessons I learned
At Truman’s resort and Hemingway’s home
Jotted down a few notes to use in a poem.
On Tuesday I experienced a rude awakening
Arriving back at home late in the evening
My hiatus over brought an unforgettable conclusion:
A long weekend can become a refreshing intrusion.
SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written January 28, 2021
For Hiatus Contest
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021
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