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Sitting In the Shade of a Dyvi-Dyvi Tree

Sitting in the Shade of a Dyvi-Dyvi Tree
Enjoying the breeze, my book on my knee.
Watching the smiles of the sun-seekers glee, 
As I sit in the shade of a Dyvi-dyvi tree.
The sea is turquoise, the sand ivory,
Warm winds howl, as I sit in the lee, 
Sitting in the shade of a dyvi-dyvi tree.
The boats bob and weave, swinging on their hooks,
Kite surfers scream, drawing many looks
There's  nothing  quite as peaceful, as Aruba tends to be, 
While sitting in the shade of a dyvi-dyvi tree.
Maybe take a walk on this gorgeous beach I see,
Or maybe just sit happily under this dyvi-dyvi tree.
The large hotels abound, as far as the eye can see,
All choked with tourists, sunburned and free
Sittinng in the shade of a dyvi-dyvi tree, 
A rum drink in my hand, maybe two, maybe three,
Pondering life, isn't it grand?
Stress is minimal, playing in the sand
The vacation is waning, a tear in my eye, 
As I gaze up into the azure sky
Our trip has been stellar, the company A-One,
But its not goodbye, just done with the sun
But one thing remains, for all eternity, 
There'll always be shade under this dyvi-dyvi tree
But I'm happy here, with my wonderful family
Sitting in the shade my dyvi-dyvi tree!!

Copyright © John Herbert | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 6/22/2016 10:09:00 PM

nice to read this one again, JOHN H..skat
Date: 11/26/2013 10:29:00 AM

Thank you for inviting me the reader, to enjoy the shade of your lovely family tree. John Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
Date: 11/24/2013 4:07:00 PM

- Welcome to P-Soup, John ! - Nice to read your first poem here. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - (Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours). - My first greeting to you from Norway. - I will come back to read more.... another day :) - oxox / /Anne-Lise :)
Date: 11/24/2013 3:00:00 PM

John, love the fascinating imagery..., I like your first poetic piece on the site , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

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