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Florida's Golden Coast
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Florida's Golden Coast |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Florida's Golden Coast The bustling southeast coast of Sunshine State A megalopolis of palms and interstate Accommodating more and more incoming mass As alligator lurks below the overpass They come from all directions over land and seas To live in sprawling tropical communities A mega-city built between the Everglade And coastal waterways that God and man both made A haven for the super rich and super poor And Spanish speaking immigrants from other shore They come by private jet, and overcrowded boat They bask in wealth, or simply pray to stay afloat Luxurious yacht that’s docked along the waterfront Material product of the manmade wealth and want Undocumented immigrants pursuing lifelong dreams An underground economy is bursting at the seams The night lights up with Latin rhythm and with song And fine cuisine and wine under stately royal palm A glittering diamond necklace strewn from Palm Beach to the keys And man remains a mystery to the wondrous Manatees Elizabeth Santos |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Wow, Liz! You must really enjoy Florida! Now I want to go there!  "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You're right about that Florida, It's a helluva a place to be, Golden beaches, swaying palms, So many sights to see. The only problem down there, Is the sight that we all fear, Down on the beach in swim trunks, That rascal Balladeer! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
You do South Florida proud, Liz ... This is a wonderful piece ..... L, Shannon |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You've painted a striking picture, Elizabeth... complete with contrasts of poverty with plenty. Well done! And ROFL @ picture Toe painted... every paradise must have its drawbacks! LOL |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, I like this some day I will have to go there, and I love the way you can see all sides of humanity. Cerenity |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your philanthropic view of Florida, Has a multitude to consider. And you have worded everyone In I'd say the finest homespun. Wonderful, Love Sy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I love the way you paint the truth with your words. Your poetry is perfection! |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
I agree with every word that you say Liz because I've been to Orlando and Daytona as I really enjoyed myself! Excellent description of Florida. Nathan |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovebug, You would love it there, and I must admit, we had a blast! Thanks, dear Toe, Thanks for the poem. Hope you will join us next time. The two muskateers missed the third one. We had a great time, but it would have been better with you. Glad to see you posting Love ya Pepper, Glad you liked the poem. It was just a first impression, and only one aspect of what I saw. What a great place! Suthern, We had a great time on the phone, imagine if you had been there! It was wonderful getting to know you, and hearing the voice behind the beautiful face. Thanks for the comment Cerenity, This was only two sides of a complex society. Thanks for you kind remarks Sy, Thanks to you and Pepper and Balladeer, I got to see enough to paint a picture. Thank you for being my tour guide to that beautiful beach. It was like paradise. There's so much to see and do in that area. Martie, the truth is fascinating, the poetry, just a reflection. Thanks, dear friend Nate, Hope you liked Florida as much as I did. It's a place you want to go back to.Thanks for your comment Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow! What a beautiful picture you paint! Makes me wish I were there. Wait! I am!!! Thanks for reminding me, Liz. Now where's that ginko beloba....? Suthern...every paradise has its drawbacks? How you wound me!! ROFL!!! (you little devil!) Toe went down to the beach one day, Said, "Somebody, give me a hand. I've always had a wild desire To be buried in the sand." Well, people came from miles around To have a chance at that. They came from New York, Oregon, Some as far as Monserrat! There were so many willing folks Eager to dig his hole The beach was closed, the cops came out To handle crowd control. Then finally the chore began.. I tell you, it was rough. No matter how deep they made the hole It wasn't deep enough! Whenever Toe laid on his back His belly stuck so high They had to change the flight plans Of the small planes flying by. They finally put him on his belly. Now Boy Scouts and the likes Who come to visit had a place Where they could park their bikes! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, Thanks for the laugh tonight Was so sad to leave Florida, I needed some cheering up. Speaking of Toerag, I hope he can make it to the next meeting of the poetic minds in Florida. That would be a blast. Thanks for the poem. I wish you would post the one that had me in tears of laughter at Sy's house. I'll never forget it Love ya Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Yep ... I needed some cheering up too ..... Bal ... ROFLMAO !!! Liz, I hope Toe and suthern can make it next year too ....  'Night all ...... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderfully written, Elizabeth! I like how you incorporated the different lifestyles and perspectives in this poem! Denise |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~liz this was simply beautiful!! having been to florida myself a few times, i know exactly what you mean by "heaven on earth". This poem was a wonderful representation of some of what south Florida is about. Hey lets all take a road trip, whatcha say? LOL. Take care, Amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is wonderful, Elizabeth... I wanna be there toooooooooooo....... (she whines.....).. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper: Whenever you need cheering up, I'll hop a plane to Florida, and we'll cheer up together. Stay pretty Liz Denise, Thank you, my guardian angel Amy, That's what it's all about, and even more. Thanks, dear Nan, We missed you there. What a blast! Next time, OK? Liz |
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