So many stories this ocean tells
With its vast seas and washed up shells
I've swum in reefs, worn garlands galore
Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and more
I've danced with brown girls holding me tight
Whose alluring smiles are a delight
Fell in love with their way of life
Wondered about native girl for a wife
Who stole my heart with her dancing feet
Took my hand and writhed to music's beat
One girl smiled and asked for my address
Hoping to find work in Aus, my guess
It never happened but memories last
Believe me how tempted I was in the past
Illustration of Pacifico -The Pacific Ocean, by Kerry O'Connor@skyloverpoetry
Ah, you have so many love stories. I love this one. I can see her dancing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a delight to read, Robin. The rhythms do make it a song to dance to.
ReplyDeleteI love this poem, Robin, like a sailor’s yarn, one with a girl in every port. It's very lyrical.
ReplyDeleteThe past is full of all our temptations, and I find it one of the pleasures of age, to sit before the fire and run through them as you do 9in this very neatly done 55, following the what-ifs.
ReplyDeleteOh those sweet temptation of youth bring fire to our memories.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning, Robin!❤️ The ocean has many tales to share for those who listen.
ReplyDeleteIt never happened but memories last
ReplyDeleteBelieve me how tempted I was in the past
Alluring smiles and writhing young bodies could be most challenging to the young heart. It was a near miss, certainly Robin!
Hank
So many temptations ... som much that never happened.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful love story
ReplyDeleteI love the lyrical sounds of your poem. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeletethe ocean and memory lane... a delightful way to spend an evening :)
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