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Majestic Princess

A misty sky hovers over the bay Awaiting the Majestic Princess Suddenly appearing on the horizon Like a garganuan beast plowing Through frothy watery furrows, Eager shopkeepers making ready For bargain hunters their wares Expensive doodads for souvenirs. written November 17, 2021 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 11/26/2021 11:05:00 PM

some bring their doodads aboard as soon as the ship stops.... So pleased you had a lovely peaceful holiday. You wrote beautiful poetry while on holiday.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/27/2021 8:46:00 AM

Thanks so much for the compliment, Shirley. I didn't let my mind go idle, for sure.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/25/2021 5:35:00 AM

You pictured the scene well Milton, I've been on a ship and were greeted by coach drivers wanting us to go on trips and the sellers selling their cheap tat lol. Hope you're having a great time. Happy thanksgiving. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2021 6:05:00 PM

I'm back home now, Tom, but I had a lovely week to myself at a beach resort. I think I saw the largest cruise ship I've ever seen at the marina. The shopkeepers get really excited when the tourists descend on the malecon. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/25/2021 5:23:00 AM

Love the imagery in these lines, Milton, you seem to be enjoying your holiday:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2021 6:05:00 PM

I did, indeed. It was just the right length of time to make me appreciate my home and my friends...and Poetry Soup!

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/25/2021 2:43:00 AM

Was never on a cruise ship, probably would not work I am a dreadful sailor(Sick). Before the pandemic, I would often see them in the bay...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2021 6:06:00 PM

I do hope you that have found your "happy place," though Delice. I flew to Puerto Vallarta. I have been on a cruise, however, to Barbados. I thought I might get seasick, but I didn't. I found the slow rocking of the ship to be exceptionally calming and relaxing.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/24/2021 10:44:00 PM

I realize now you were on a cruise; nice!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2021 6:08:00 PM

Nope, Caren, I wasn't on a cruise. I flew to Puerto Vallarta and back. I saw the cruise ship coming into the bay while I was lying on the beach. My time away was way too short for a cruise. I spent my time relaxing on the beach, people watching, and just clearing my head. Occasionally, we all need to just kick back and throw our cares to the wind. I needed to find my peace here, and I did this time.