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Jimmy Buffett Kinda' Life
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Jimmy Buffett Kinda' Life |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Jimmy Buffett Kinda' Life (Originally Titled "Danzons and Cha-Chas) 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 life 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 life 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 life 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... Yeah, I'm a nephew of a nephew of a sailor living a Jimmy Buffett kina life on the Keys...  I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (11-03-2003 04:49 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Reminds me of one particular harbour. With all of our cunnin' and all of our running it's a wonder we all don't go insane. Love these changes in attitude Noah~ It's nobody's fault, but it could be my fault...but I know, it's my own damn fault! Hugs from one Parrot head to another. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Well, down here the weather is gorgeous And I’m thinking it all over Living this Jimmy Buffett kinda life 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..." Love Buffett! And this rocks Noah! The pics are great. Brought back some very cool memories!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, this post is so full of sights, and sounds, and smells, and emotion! I really felt as though I was there with you experiencing everything that you saw, heard, smelled and felt!  Loved the unbeat tempo and energy of this piece!  Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lots of life in this one...James |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Noah this poem has it all! You rock! Let's get together for some Key Lime pie!!  ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, I love the way you look inside something and write from there. Excellent and veautiful writing, my friend.  Hugs Ethel |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
There's so much going on in this one, Noah. I really like it. Love the pictures, too, they added to the poem. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
don't we all wish we could live like Jimmy |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed this |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey Noah: meet me in Margheritaville *smile* xxoo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
now you made me want a salty Margherita!a fun write Noah, I love Buffet |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great job Noah! Eric |
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