Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

My Happy Face

Sol ascends, yet there's no brass band,
merely some shouts from drunks by the pool.
And it's one more day of sun and sand,
here upon this tropical jewel.

As I scan the sea for more cruise ships,
waves tickle my feet in frothy foam.
And salty droplets sting crackling lips,
as sunrise blankets the reef in chrome.

On a beach of coral and limestone,
happiness is purchased every day.
Coming from regions unknown, folks flock
to this island paradise to play.

The air's heated by a ball of flame,
an energizing force; no man owns.
And yet, each day, it's more of the same,
I crave the wind, rain, and wild cyclones.

Tourists wake to their dream in the sun,
and it's time to don my happy face.
For they remind me my day's begun,
as I crack a smile and pimp this place.


(Quatrain)


8/30/2017

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Line Gauthier May 23, 2018 at 1:28 PM Interesting perspective, Emile. Emile Pinet May 23, 2018 at 5:21 PM Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 31, 2017 at 3:10 AM - A paradise (tropical jewel) you have to share with many, Emile - A beautiful poem with a little sad ending - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet August 31, 2017 at 9:06 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Carole Duet August 30, 2017 at 10:34 PM Interesting poem, Emile. I wish I could see that tropical place and your "happy face". Emile Pinet August 31, 2017 at 9:06 AM Thanks Carole, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM Fun! Well done:) Emile Pinet August 31, 2017 at 9:06 AM Thanks Maureen, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

James Marshall Goff August 30, 2017 at 7:58 PM I feel the same way about Minnesota, Emile...great storytelling with sardonic twist ending.....perfect! Emile Pinet August 31, 2017 at 9:05 AM Thanks James, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper August 30, 2017 at 7:55 PM nicely done,Emile, the imagery is beautiful.. Hugs eve

Susan Ashley August 30, 2017 at 6:52 PM Wow Emile what an awesome write! I thought the fourth stanza was exceptional and it gave the rest of your poem some great contrast. The whole poem had fantastic rhythm, rhyme and imagery. A joy! Emile Pinet August 30, 2017 at 6:58 PM Thanks so much Susan, your praise has brought a smile to my day, Emile.

Terry Shuff August 30, 2017 at 5:19 PM I lik your poem, it sounds as if you need a change of scenery. Emile Pinet August 30, 2017 at 6:57 PM Thanks Terry, I appreciate your support, Emile.

Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 4:11 PM for some reason today , poems are merging with the photos and some I cannot read. So I am missing your poem here right now. :( Emile Pinet August 30, 2017 at 6:56 PM Thanks Heidi, cheer up, you can't like every poem, it doesn't offend me my friend, Emile.