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Jamaican Days - Jamaican Nights (Inspired bu Irie)
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Jamaican Days - Jamaican Nights (Inspired bu Irie) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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Back when all I knew Was Belefonte's Jamaica Farewell I made a trip on an airborne ship And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop Montego bay was a delight by day But its nights were heaven I confess Scents of flowers in the air Watching sunsets bathed in the moon's largesse Floating snorkled at the Doctor's cave Watching fish and sea life swimming by Laying in the sun on a sandy beach Think there's no place I'd rather die Flowered prints and gorgeous tans Fruits you'll not find anywhere else Coffee mornings, rum laced nights Skye dancing under torches to raise your pulse Driving off to Ocho Rios Little towns and donkeys run Luncheon by a waterfall Night dark roads where ferns hide the sun Climbing up Dunn's River Falls Laughing in wet bathing suits Watching phosphorescent life in bays Mangos, papayas, uglies and other fruits Floating, rafting on the San Antone Watching stars cross an ink black sky Ever close to just hold you Loving the star's shine in your eyes Jamaica, where the rum is cheap Bitter lemon costs much more Lobster isn't very dear Rooms and steaks cost galore Laughter, flowers in your hair Sun-tanned love and fragrant air Walking beaches without a care I must confess my dreams go there ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
beatifully descriptive ... my fav: Coffee mornings, rum laced nights nice work |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds like fun...breaking out the Jamaician Rum...er the cognac...this will have to do...ah yes it will do very well...now I am thinking about Paris again...James |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Good one Bill..Ive never been to Jamaica but i have been to Bermuda..and yes i remember drinking rum on the glassbottom boat..in the rain haa...I have a pic of my brother in Jamaica standing in the marijuana fields haa...  A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--You make it sound like heaven...I think I'll go there tomorrow.  |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Wow, oh wow, Bill! It makes me want to hop on a plane right now! You painted such a picture of serenity and beauty, it actually made me take a deep breath and slump back in my chair. Great poem, Bill. I truly enjoyed it! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
MAM- TY - The north shore has so many wonderful attractions - but it has been years since I was there - still - I'd like to believe it is still as romantic as I remember. James- TY - I could do a Paris one too - sadly I missed much of what I wanted to see there ~S~ Victoria- TY - bermuda is high on my list of placesI want to go to - thanks for the reminder~S~ Martie- TY - save me a seat ~S~ Trew- TY - I only hope it is half as pleasant as my ancient memories ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Take me please? |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Paula- right now I couldn't afford the trip myself - But I'm sure you'd enjoy the trip |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I'm so happy that "Sun Kissed Nights" inspired you Wilfred. You've done well, and remember Jamaica well. It is a beautiful place, isn't it? Doctors Cave....Negril? I included a photo for you, hope you enjoy.  < !signature--> ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 10-20-2000).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Sheri- I can't 'see' the picture you posted but I do remember Negril - none of the big facilities were there when I was ('68) - but I really was amazed at how nice the 'city beach' of Montego bay (Doctor's care) was. you brought back a beautiful memory thank you |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Morning Wilfred, Been there, and what memories you have brought back! Just delightful reading, thanks for sharing this memory. Bill |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Aruba, Jamaica, gee I wanna take ya to Bermuda, Bahama, c'mon pretty..." oops. Sorry  ...got carried away...Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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