Paradise Island Dream

The kids are gone, I'm retired, I'm takin' a long vacation,
To Paradise Island with sunny beaches, that's my destination!
I'll spend the days savorin' a climate of seventy-two degrees,
Snoozin' 'neath the palms, cooled by the ocean breeze!

Each morn as I stretch and yawn to meet another gorgeous day,
A glorious sunrise greets me from across the tranquil bay.
I release the worries and frustrations from my languid soul,
As upon the beautiful, sandy strand I take my mornin' stroll!

'Tis soothin' to the ear as the surf floods the pristine beach;
Beyond that, there is heard only the terns' occasional screech.
Sandpipers and sidelin' crabs entertain me scurrin' about;
I watch a ship cross the aqua sea, plyin' its leisurely route!

'Tis relaxin' to sip a Manhattan when another day is done,
And just sit back to enjoy the grandeur of the settin' sun.
Later, as tho' emergin' from the sea, rises a brilliant moon,
And romantic music serenades me from across the lagoon!

I'll have a lobster dinner, then to bed 'cause its gettin' late,
Or maybe a dip in the surf - but hold on just a minute, wait!
Sashayin' across the moonlit beach somethin' makes my eyes gleam!
A bikini- clad beauty!, Just as the missus pokes me, shatterin' my dream!
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Date: 8/25/2024 11:22:00 AM
Hello Robert l. Hinshaw, That is quit a dream you had. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2024 4:58:00 PM
Hello Robert, I have had crazy dreams. Hyour welcome. Best wishes /Darlene/
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/25/2024 4:45:00 PM
Crazy dream, indeed! Thanks for stopping by, Darlene. Best to you - Bob H
Date: 6/26/2024 5:02:00 PM
Wonderful imagery my friend. It suckswhen we wake up in the middle of a good dream.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/26/2024 5:11:00 PM
Thanks, Jerry for your kind and witty comments! Yep, it seems a poke fromther missus now and then keeps us in line! Best on you - Bob
Date: 6/22/2024 4:22:00 PM
Robert_ i know you are loving youR NEW diGS, I would not mind going to Brazil and meeting a tanned, young man in the speedo! And later Dancing the Samba! Pangie xx
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/22/2024 5:56:00 PM
No, Bikini Bob! After I broke my left thigh in eight places, my dancing days ended..It broke my heart.!even travel is out! So I can go only by Dream and omagination. Hot here~ yikes. Couch Potato Pangiexx
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/22/2024 5:29:00 PM
Loved your comment, Pangie - Shucks, hop on a boat and go -I'll bet you can still dance a lively jig! Bob
Date: 6/22/2024 12:29:00 PM
ha! delightfully described, bob, with a perfect and very funny ending! i enjoyed!
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/22/2024 2:26:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene. Reminds me of Bermuda where I spent 3 yrs on duty with the AF and where I met Vera. An update: I moved to an Independent Living place and love it! No more mowing grass & shoveling snow & other things associated with home ownership! Spacious place; balcony facing the mtns; good food; lots of wildlife including an occasional bear! Take good care - Bob b
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