Island Paradise (Rondeau)

A Rondeau about an island paradise.

Island Paradise  (Rondeau)

 

Sing a sunny song for me

near the rocks beside the quay

underneath the cresting spray

where small crabs and turtles stray

as they craw up from the sea.

 

In the shade of a palm tree,

I’ll serve tea with poetry

where shy native children play.

Sing a sunny song.

 

May our island fantasy

be a paradise for thee

where you’re blessed by every ray

that the sun and moon display

as cool trade winds blow carefree.

Sing a sunny song.

Reviews

[just Penny]

This is so beautifully done. The clarity and description make me just want to be there. I love "I'll serve tea with poetry" ! Just what I needed to read after a bad day :) Penny

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your detailed review, Penny! There's always a gem to be found in each day no matter how bad it seems. Sharp peaks always give way to lush peaceful valleys; and raging seas are tamed by isles of contentment.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Refreshing like a fresh Breeze.

Beautiful nice work.


thank you for sharing. blessings. kindred poet

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your review, KindredPoet!

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

you're very welcome. blessings. kindred poet

[David Scott]

A refreshing experience of poetic expression. Lovely island paradise in poetry.

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your review, David! Paradise is just a song away. Sing a sunny song.

[Tom]

A pictorial tale, brimming with delightful imagery which adds to the jovial atmosphere!

A sunny, sin-a-long sonata !

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your review, Tom! Have a sunny day!

[WindSong]

This is a grand poem in whimsy and fantasy! It has a soft and tender touch that makes it extremely appealing! You're a very talented poet and I enjoy reading your work! I will return to read more! Take care!

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your detailed review, WindSong! I happy that you enjoyed my Rondeau.

[Carrie]

This was really good, it really summarizes what a lot of people strive for in life. I would really appreciate it if you would come take a look at my work, I hope to inspire an emotion in someone as your piece made me happy.

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your review, Carrie! I just read one of your poem, and it was wonderful as it made me feel how the dark shadow of time haunts us.

[MsJewel]

A wonderfully sunny little song that brought a smile to my heart~

:) Julie

[Aethereal]

Thank for your review, Julie! I'm happy that it made you smile.

[Jumbo J]

Hi Aethereal,
your singing my song... wonderful imagery and very timely, as the cold westerly winds have just arrived on my shores... maybe it's time to head north and find one of these islands?
You set this Rondaeu perfectly with the view and feel of being there... so you'll be the one tucked up under a palm tree, strumming your guitar and singing your words?
I think you might have a few takers for such a wonderful invitation to your Island Paradise... well penned my friend... JJ.

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your detailed review, Jumbo J! Find that island, and sing a sunny song.

[Pryde Foltz]

May our island fantasy
be a paradise for thee
where you’re blessed by every ray
that the sun and moon display
as cool trade winds blow carefree.
Sing a sunny song.

Take me with you. Loved this little island escape.

[Aethereal]

Thanks for your review, Pryde! Everyone should leave for the islands every now and then to get away from the artificiality of modern life.