Merengue Moon

The bouncing beat

Of merengue music 

At the beach bar pulses

Across the Bahamian bay

On a mellow breeze, 

Calling to the palms 

As they sway their arms

To the night rhythm, 

Inviting them into a dance 

With the full blue beams 

That tiptoe across the dark water

Eager to step onto the white expanse

Lit by the bright disco ball overhead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Knop Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Great! I love Merengue, Krista! One of my best friends is married to a Dominican girl and I he gave me some discs with Merengue. Nice tunes and rhythman! Enjoyed your poem this afternoon and thank you for your kind comments on mine. Have a great time...Gert
Palli Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Can see the scene
Brown Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:57 AM
You have presented to us very interesting poetry today Krista. It was a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Love this imagery Krista 'With the full blue beams 'That tiptoe across the dark water'Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments & kind words.
La France Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM
I want to go there.. awesome images you give us... and thanks so much for your comment on my poetry... keep the pen flowing, dear heart... Constance
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February 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Sounds like a wonderful place for some rest and relaxation. With all the snow and cold weather here in North Dakota, this sounds like a piece of paradise. Nice use of imagery. Enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind comments. Karen
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February 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM
What a lively picture your words have drawn. Lovely. Thank you for your comments on my "Don't Phone Me" . Glad it brought a laugh. Love, Joyce
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