Havana Skies

some things are just meant to be seen..

Havana Skies

 

Hey kids

Check out this still Havana sky

Where magnificent

Delta winged frigate birds fly so very high  

 

Then be

Prepared to rest a while

Beside some long lost turquoise swimming pool

And marvel

 

As these

Sun bleached rainbow towels they dry

Tempting emerald hummingbirds

To sip from them

 

Hey kids

Just you listen to those eagles cry

The swallow and the swift must surely be

Both the dolphin and the porpoise of the skies

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You have transported me to some wonderfully exotic location. There is some superb imagery here Neville and also a lesson for the kids. Pause and take notice of the natural environment and soak it all up. Love your final stanza. Yes the sky is another ocean :) A very welcome poem, on a dull, cold day. You brought me blue skies and heat. Now a gin and tonic would just make it ideal.

Chris

[Neville]

How cool is that... written either in Vinales, or Havana Cuba both beautiful.. thank you dear Chris.. have that gin on me.. N :)

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Great imagery within the text; with perfect structure and fluidity of stanzas throughout - wonderful read! It also got me reaching for my mp3 music list and listening to Camila Cabello's version of Havana - *sigh* ... nice share ... :-)

[Neville]

many thank you's sir, much appreciated.. I was previously unfamiliar with that version.. it seems now tho, you have very good taste.. Neville

[Ken Simm.]

Exotic calypso like feel to this Neville. I've got to say I liked it a lot. It cheered me no end on this stormy Scottish afternoon.

[Neville]

Thank you Ken, a much appreciated visit.. I have only seen those amazing pterodactyl looking giants in Cuba and Colombian skies.. twas the image of them circling that inspired me no end... N

[Ken Simm.]

The way the males puff up their red chests to impress the females. And the birds as well as the tourists.

[Neville]

they are indeed summat else aint they...

[Coyote Poetry]

Very nice storytelling in the poem. You took the reader with and you made them believe every words. I need a tropical location. Winter is here in Michigan the birds went south. Thank you Neville for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

my sincere gratitude is winging its way to you John, of that.. you have my word.. tis cold here too my friend.. shall drink something warming to your health later this very eve.. am taking a friend to dine at my sons place.... take care.. Neville

[lightsong]

all the children around the world need the freedom to play, even in the poorest and most neglected places a child is still a child, I read Your dreamy words and I think of that, I read them and I can imagine their sky.

[Neville]

How bloomin right you are.. I think we share the same sky......and I thank you for it.. N:)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. The title , the poem and the imagery are all great ...I think your writes have changed to the high level of poetry...AGT

[Neville]

Aw, go on with ya. I just love your reviews Sami. I will check more of yours tomorrow my friend. I am currently knackered as we say here in England, AGT's Neville

[Sami Khalil]

No biggie...You have graced me enough...AGT