“Land Ahoy!”
his First Mate
not more than two feet away, still doesn’t see Hinemoana coming.
“Bring her about hard & fast
& shut your bloody mouth boy!”
after the full force
hits the stern with a swift kick
aimed right up the acksie!
she giggles
it’s an entertaining Port
full of surprises, guffaws
& sudden gusts of wind;
her Devil’s Tongue
quick as lightning
her Siren Song
slipping in & under
he lays it on thick
he would feed me grapes
if it weren’t for the Oyster’s
Swordfish, Tuna, Salmon & Lumpfish, a good bottle of Veuve serving up a concoction of frivolity with a sharp spank on the arse for good measure.
No sea legs required here.
Our naked flamboyance
barely creates a ripple,
our island paradise
looking out over the sea
from a safe distance –
your bridge.
I can see the stars up there
& planets
my world seems bigger
brighter
I stare transfixed into space
but I am not lost
I feel strangely nestled
Green Tree Frogs
& the hope of a Vine snake or two
keep my curiosity peaked
Michael rows
his boat ashore
I am not unlike an island
© Copyright 2013, Jodine Derena Butler. All Rights Reserved
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Another great one from Poetry Out West!
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My pleasure!
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Thank you Danny! Jx
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This is Poetry Out West!!
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Just writing through my feelings and images. It takes time to get to know someone and get a sense of who they really are. Some people we think we know but they turn out to be Charletan’s. Other’s are precious gems. Jx
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Yeah. I love it. It’s not a depressing one either! Lol. Jx
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OMG how do you do it, your use of words, subtle yet imposing, full of meaning, suggestive, alluring, sensual, Jodine this is such a special work and obviously from the heart, I am so glad you found the words and meaning, I know you enjoyed this…………..Mx
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It’s great to see you writing again, girl! Really appreciate the way you turn a phrase!
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Hi Penny. Lovely to hear from you again! Thank you. Jx
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Brilliant, J! Lovely to see you posting a poem. Hope all goes well with you. Pen.
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