»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #26
»
Danzons And Cha-Chas
| Open Poetry #26 |
|
Danzons And Cha-Chas |
|
Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Okay, here's my attempt to write something with the verve, the panache of Cpat or Duncan! It was so much fun writing. nevertheless I'll always leave the best storytelling to the major leaguers, LOL! (waves hands up and down) I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!  Here's my country song!)Danzons and Cha-Chas (Co-Titled "Jimmy Buffett Kinda' Life") By: Noah Eaton 5/12/03 Driving south of Miami Where the sun feels pristine All along U.S 1 I could see the waters swelling And I was thinking About those nights we shared Parasailing along the coastline Breathing the crisp sunrise air I pulled into Key Largo Off the shore I saw the blue marlin Savored the vision with a slice of key lime pie At Seven Miles Grill across the bridge In front of my bow I saw the dolphins come out to play And here in these azure shadows I thought about the obligation I should have made Well, down here the weather is gorgeous And I’m thinking it all over Living this Jimmy Buffett kinda vision And all the while keeping sober Sitting here beside the beachside With the swirling fans rotating... ...A nephew of a nephew of a sailor Living life on the Keys... Spent half the day, driving down the Overseas Highway And out on Marathon I think I saw Ernest Hemingway Ordering a 10 cent gin Down at ole’ Sloppy Joes saloon Six-toed felines Keeping him company every lazy afternoon Saw some ladies playing danzons and cha-chas Late that afternoon at Tennessee William’s theatre With the Cuban drummers Over a plate of crab quiche and conch fritters Thought about boarding the African Queen And taking her for a cruise Fantasize with those movie stars Play a deck of Hearts with Humphrey Bogart before I’m through Well, down here the weather is gorgeous And I’m thinking it all over Living this Jimmy Buffett kinda vision And all the while keeping sober Sitting here beside the beachside With the swirling fans rotating... ...A nephew of a nephew of a sailor Living life on the Keys... Wish I could go fishing with Everett Fowler Out on Marathon Key Wish I could show him the sights and sounds All along Duval Street Where the loggerhead turtles Up on the sandpiper’s lot Sleep under blankets of topaz On the back porch this balmy hotspot Not a day goes by Without me enjoying a Mallory Square Sunset The merengue you hear at the Caribbean Club And on Sombrero Beach the luck you bet And fair voyage La Almiranta She’s still floating somewhere under that Oceanic highway Would you love to go sailing tonight Cause I’ve so much being said but need you there to have the confidence to say... And down here the weather is gorgeous And I’m thinking it all over Living this Jimmy Buffett kinda vision And all the while keeping sober Sitting here beside the beachside With the swirling fans rotating... ...A nephew of a nephew of a sailor Living life on the Keys... Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story ***Shakira*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (05-13-2003 12:16 AM).] |
||
| © Copyright 2003 Nadia Lockheart - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
 Noah this is very good!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
||
|
Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Brilliant!!! I love it! Thank you, sweet Noah! |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very cute Noah...really a fun write |
||
|
Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Noah - I would like to hear the music, bet it's as good as this write... BC |
||
|
Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I too, would love to hear the music behind this, Noah! Very descriptive! You've taken us down a winding road, and did capture the country flavour. I love the repeating stanza ... well done!  You are worthy, my friend! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
||
|
scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
You show such diversity Noah...well done.. believe in what your heart feels... |
||
Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Reading this makes me long to jump on a plane and go to Key Largo but I would have to order an "adult beverage" to go with my conch fritters. Enjoyed. please check your email. |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, your talent knows no limits! You are such a versatile writer and you have the uncanny ability to transport your readers to other worlds... --Yet another fascinating reading experience! Thank you!  Love & Hugs, Linda |
||
|
NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Noah, I think you've done a wonderful job on this. Very interesting story. Huggles and Smiles, Marti |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
What, no Bacall...James |
||
|
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - You've made me "homesick" for a trip to my favorite warm place - Nicely done, Noah...  |
||
|
vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
||
|
QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
nice write!!!!! It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
||
|
Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great job Noah! Eric |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
