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Paradise

Perennials bloom around me; their fragrance permeates the air.

As I read a novel in the shade, my hammock sways.

Radiant is this garden spot, for the weather is always fair

And anytime that I look up, the ocean meets my gaze!

Downward from our lovely home is a beach where my family

Is able to enjoy themselves in water warm and clear.

Serenity is the major perk of our island property.

Embracing sunshine, sea, and sky, we’ve found paradise here!


Written Dec. 25, 2015 For the Paradise-Acrostic Contest of John Hamilton
(I can only dream about having my own island, but for me this would be paradise!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gazbowski Avatar
March 15, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Blissfully beautiful write.
Walker Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Don't you wish that you could live there sis. What a beautiful poem.
A  Avatar
December 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM
Andrea, a very nice win. SKAT
A   Avatar
December 28, 2015 at 4:19 AM
Andrea, Congratulations on your win. LINDA
A. Sharma Avatar
December 28, 2015 at 1:58 AM
What a splendid pic of paradise u hv painted with ur wonderful n sweet words dear Andrea! Congrats on big win!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
December 28, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Andie, I love to have a home situated in an island too.. but ohhhh to expensive eh :P but anyhow I can still make a piece of lot paradise in a way.. =`) beautiful lovely acrostic, prettier than the pic.. :P ~Olive Eloisa
Canerdy Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 8:58 PM
Congratulations on your win with this lovely poem, Andrea. Janice
Lindley Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 6:08 PM
What would paradise be without beautiful flowers!? Excellent poem my friend. Congrats on your win!! A7
Austin Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM
Hey! How about Connie living in Hawaii. She will enjoy this poem, identify completely. I like it too. It is the opposite of Saginaw, MI. Love, daver
Scars Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Andrea, Congrats on your placement in the contest *smiles*
May Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 10:01 AM
Beautiful write Andrea...we both embraced sun sea and sky...Congrats on your win ..Hugs
Haight Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Lovely imagery of paradise, Andrea. Congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in the Paradise contest with such a beautiful acrostic. You paint a lifestyle I could adapt to no problem. Truly Paradise.4VP
Price Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 7:16 AM
Total relaxation just by reading this. I've been to such a place.
Callus Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 3:04 AM
It's so lovely and tempting; I do not blame you on wishing for such relaxing beauty. ~ Congratulations on this merited win, Andrea! ~ Regards // paul
Sietesantos Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 1:07 AM
This is such a beautiful piece, Andie. The imagery is awesome! Congratulations on a wonderful win, my friend! Pandita
Hamilton Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Andrea so very good! Very descriptive, congratulations on your excellent win 36/40. Keep them coming!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 10:15 PM
I am missing all these acrostic contests Andrea except yours. I would have loved to enter this one. Your entry was great Andrea.
Inman Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 7:58 PM
Very nice Acrostic, Andrea. Paradise is a very subjective thing. This one sounds nice.
May Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 5:44 PM
Beautiful acrostic Andrea...Palm trees sway in mine! ... best wishes
Onclaud Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 2:43 PM
just heavenly, andie.. i want an island too!..huggs
Devnath  Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 12:09 PM
An excellent poem on Paradise with paradisiacal picture. Good luck. 7.... Loved always my lovely friend,bl
Price Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Great poem. I could see and feel it. nice!!
Andresen Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 9:07 AM
- A beautiful place to be, Andrea :) - Lovely poem - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 11:36 PM
Beautiful, now lucky Connie has all of this, lets all move in with her!!!
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