L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Longing For Vallarta

I long for a few weeks in Vallarta
When winter winds are blowing,
I feel at home near the Playa del Sol
Can hardly wait to get going.
Warm sun and sandy beaches calling
Jalisco, I will hasten to you
To escape Kentucky's snowy ground
When my lips are turning cobalt blue.

Written October 13, 2021
[while making arrangements for
a week in Puerto Vallarta in November]

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Tony Hargreaves December 31, 2021 at 8:40 AM Hi Milton. All the best for your sunshine trip down to Mexico's coast. I envy you; it would be good to escape our North Atlantic grey that delivers mist to dampen our spirit day after day. Happy New Year. Tony

Deb M December 20, 2021 at 1:44 AM Sounds llike a lovely place Milton…been and gone by now I guess? As good as you expected! I think everyone is in need of a little getaway atm which the world as it is! Debx L Milton Hankins December 20, 2021 at 8:29 AM Yep, I was there, hmmm, about six weeks ago. It is still the wonderful place I described, although some of the Mexican resorts have become dangerous, PV is still marvelous and safe.

Anselmo Boles November 13, 2021 at 11:40 AM Nice write Milton! Brought back memories. I remember my first steps on the sands of Puerto Vallarta was in 1996, I was on a Carnival cruise ship for seven days. It's a great place to "chill"(no pun intended) or thrill, and I had a great time. Have a blast and enjoy the sea and sun, and Mexican tequila!...ab L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 12:28 PM I love Mexico, particularly Vallarta, but I'm not a fan of tequila! Thanks for the well-wishes, Anselmo,.

Gershon Wolf October 15, 2021 at 11:40 AM Whoa. You and me both. Last time I was there... Oh, well. There's always a first time! :) gw L Milton Hankins October 15, 2021 at 12:49 PM Well, come on down. I already have my arrangements made and will be leaving this time next month for a week. I'll buy you a drink...or two!

Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2021 at 11:33 AM "cobalt blue" - so glad you do not believe in exaggerating the truth my friend! L Milton Hankins October 15, 2021 at 12:50 PM No, no exaggeration here. My lips turn cobalt blue. Really. Honestly! I hate cold weather. I can't breathe when it's so cold. My heart starts aching.

Vijay Pandit October 14, 2021 at 12:03 PM Much longing I hear for Puerto Vallarta in your lovely poem, Milton. That part of the world I hear is beautiful. We visited Cabo San Lucas once on a cruise stop. Its all gift of nature there. Have a wonderful time. You are right-- much relief then to escape Kentucky in winter. L Milton Hankins October 14, 2021 at 1:13 PM Thank you so much, Vijay. We used to have a condo down there, but I sold it after Deb died. I went once after that, so now I'm going back again. Used to go two times a year, but now I'm just going back to renew old memories.

Mike Gentile October 14, 2021 at 7:15 AM It sounds lovely Milton! Great imagery! Hope you have a great time! L Milton Hankins October 14, 2021 at 11:35 AM I'm excited about it, but I have a few weeks before I go.

Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2021 at 6:01 AM So beautiful! A fave! L Milton Hankins October 14, 2021 at 11:35 AM Thanks so much, Kim.

Shirley Hawkins October 13, 2021 at 4:16 PM What a lovely holiday to look forward to, November is not too far away.... L Milton Hankins October 13, 2021 at 8:38 PM I know, and I am getting excited...hence, the poem, because we are still quite warm here in Kentucky.