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Old Zanzibar

I am thinking of moving to old Zanzibar Where I shall relax and strum my guitar, Among the fields of cinnamon and clover Perhaps I shall invite a few friends over, To while away what is left of the day With a drink or two from a jar of clay, And philosophize on the rare idyllic life Free from rumor, pettiness, and strife, In the early morning considering the dew I will spend some time thinking of you. written December 13, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/16/2021 6:32:00 AM

Zanzibar sounds lovely; I say go, as long as you have a computer and internet access. If not, I would rather you stay in Kentucky even if there are tornadoes.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/16/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thank God the tornadoes were on the other side of the state from me. We are pretty much immune (knock on wood) from that severe weather...although occasionally we have straight wind damage. Oh, I'm too old to go traipsing that far from the good ol' USA! I was close to Zanzibar when we were in Tanzania, but we did not go there.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 12/14/2021 4:37:00 PM

What a lovely picture you created with your limerick. The folk in Old Zanzibars population would soar if this poem was published. Sounds like the place to be...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 6:12:00 PM

Thanks, Shirley, for your comment. I have been to Tanzania, but we didn't go to Zanzibar, which is an island very close by. It sounded like heaven to me.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/13/2021 6:31:00 PM

Wonderful!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/13/2021 6:59:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. If you're ever over my way, you can join us for that late afternoon toddy. Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas season.