Perfect Paradise

Perfect Paradise

Endless golden sand
Pressed warm beneath my feet
Cool wind blowing off the sea
Is a lovely added treat

Snorkelling down the crystal clear ocean
Astounding shades of blue
Fishes bask all multi-coloured
The term ‘paradise’ is true

A water snake swims into sight
Majestic in its ways
Black and white patterns dance
I could stay and watch all day

I break the surface to catch my breath
Can’t wait to go back down
I submerge again and the snake is gone
I gave a little frown

An hour had passed, I returned to land
I felt that it was best
I was getting tired from all that swimming
I should really have a rest

I clumber upon my warm deck chair
And pop on my sun shades
I recline the chair so it’s laying flat
“Man, I got it made!”

Hours had passed as I sat up straight
The sun was starting to set
Pinks and purples and even some red
I’m not ready to go yet

The time had come to go back home
Much to my dismay
Time to go and face reality
I’m glad I got away.

Dec 10’