island princess

an abcb poem of Zanzibar

I'm feeling royal

in this Kingdom of sun.

Following footprints

made by Livingston.

The sun is King

and the ocean is Queen,

I am the Princess

that lives in between.

My courtyard of sand

warm and so white,

The cross with four corners

shines on me every night.

Sassy black crows

bold as can be,

are the court jesters

and they amuse me.

Sleek blue dolphins

are Princes at play,

racing and chasing 

in emerald bays

Lime scented breezes

warm ocean spray,

blow through my crown,

I'm a Princess today.

Author's Note

I spend alot of time in Zanzibar where I do indeed feel royal. The cross with four corners is the Southern Cross and Livingston refers to the explorer that visited Zanzibar.