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 :)

[barleygirl]

I am also transported . . . living in a beautiful place here myself, I rarely dream about other beautiful places, so you've turned me on to a new view with attitude! Always love the way you look at the world & then share it with us (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Thank you Margie, a much appreciated visit and a super point of view if you don't mind me sayin ((NUGS)) fondly back at ya.. N:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... Inlove your dolphin and the porpoise of the skies. All our feathered friends descend from perches where true beauty lies. Kids from around the world can enjoy the beauty of the feathered birds who decorate our hearts with lessons of survival and determination. truly, Pat

[Neville]

Bless ya Pat.... have a super Sunday... x

[Lydia Shutter]

Stop and smell the roses in a tropical locale....Cuba? Not sure I want to travel there, but maybe someday. Give me Aruba or Curacao. Such a happy write....now I want to go on a cruise! Lydi**

[Neville]

bless ya.. me too :)

[Ana Papaya]

You have a wonderful imagination and appreciation for nature and every day scenes in which more lies beneath. The last line - love it!

[Neville]

how very kind my friend, many thanks indeed... N

[Einstein Noodle]

have you gone to Havana, Neville? first off...love the call to us kids ;) who can resist such an invitation .. and ahhhhhhhh Havana ... romance the mob and Castro :))) ohhhh so many great Havana movies ... you put me there my friend .. marvelous colors and scenes .. just hop that Delta frigate and I'm there eh!? your closing three lines for me are spectacular my friend!! thanks for sharing your wonderful poem ... adults can come too right!??? :)))))))))))))))))))))
E.

[Neville]

Hiya my friend, yes I have been to Cuba, twice in fact and yes again, tis beautiful, a land of contrasts, quite beautiful contrasts.. always found the people very inviting, and friendly.. always wanted to go while Castro was alive and of course, we did.. those birds are really spectacular.. the only other place I have seen them is in the skies of Colombia.. another friend of the US.. my only regret as far as Cuba was concerned is that I had quit smoking and always fancied a hand rolled Cuban cigar and mohito on a balcony in Havana... Yes.. adults are most welcome.. thank you so much for these smashing words my friend and good mane to ya.... Neville :)

[Einstein Noodle]

you know.... i think you should light up my friend! you don't HAVE to inhale you know :))))))))))))))))

[Neville]

very tempting, I can tell ya.. honest..

[Onlyme]

Excellent far off exotic island. Where beauty lies perfect, to refresh the heart, mind and soul.

[Neville]

you've been there too... bless ya Dawn :)

[Onlyme]

oh god yes. I my minds eye.

[Neville]

tis luvverly innit x

[Onlyme]

absolutely Neville

[Neville]

........ N:)

[Crowley]

I love sitting on the beach and watching the birds soar on the thermals. So relaxing. My place to do it is Isla Holbox Mexico. I raise a cerveza to you my friend and go back to my bird watching

[Neville]

Good to hear from you Crowley & cheers my friend... N:)

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Reminds me of the 5-star "Sandals" commercial on a visit to the Caribbean. I loved the imagery of the birds, dolphins, the sea and the Havana sky. :-)

[Neville]

tis the way it is and true.. cheers Tamara.. much appreciated.. N

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

No problem!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This does warm my windy skies! Thanks Nev for the views:)

[Neville]

Thank you C.Q.. I am delighted..

[Cherrie Palmer]

What a relaxing poem that colors the canvas with bright vivid shades of summer. With milling birds spilling over the horizon. Loved it.

[Neville]

You are far too generous Cherrie, but of course, as always, I like it...... Neville :)