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Rum and Coconuts

By sun-kissed sands on moonlit seas,
The ships are sailing in the breeze,
Around me rum and coconuts,
Calypso music, wooden huts,
My hammock tied between two trees.

Jack Horne for Gail’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mister Roboto Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 9:38 PM
hey this wasn't written on Bikini Beach Island? WoW! I hope for your sake it wasn't! They really wined and dined them boys out there before they did those ''experiments'' ....yeh, and right after kicking the natives off their island. ---ANyway that is another story. Funny how beautiful poetry can conjure up nightmares! Or maybe that's just a funky chemical reaction with me! Ha! I do enjoy yir' stuff Jack!~
Dufresne Avatar
March 11, 2012 at 7:53 AM
I'm not familiar with the contest, Jack but I do like this poem alot. Puts a smile on my face when reading it. I'm there. Lovely uplifting peaceful poem.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 10, 2012 at 2:04 AM
Short but very sweet xx
Sweetheart Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 6:03 PM
well how delightful is this scene Jack.. every line is filled with glowing imagery luv.. good luck.. and how are u feeling now?
Amadore Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 5:04 PM
An inviting scene indeed...wish I were there. Good luck in the contest.
Sivey Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Ah, I can envision this whole scene you have painted here! Who wouldn't want to be there just as you have described?! You have written a wonderful poem my friend! I've enjoyed your write completely! Great Work!!
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 3:57 PM
WOW, I am impressed how well you did these last two contest entries. LOVE this. thanks for seeing several of my poems. I think I can actually go outside in the sun right now!! I gotta go really soon though before afternoon is finished.
Devonshire Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Awesome, Jack. Makes me think of the Bahamas and Key West. They serve coconut rum there and when added to Coca Cola, it's quite a treat. Lovely description of the islands. Winning wishes headed your way! Love, Carolyn
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