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Blog NaPoWriMo Poetry Writing

Ode to the Bluebonnet

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Bluebonnets naturally grow only in Texas
Imagine my surprise when I found one in Puerto Rico
Plucked from its native land and displayed prominently

Springtime means fields of blue lining the roadways
Family photos and inspiring landscapes
A unique and annual rite

Among a sea of decorative plates
From places near and far
The humble bluebonnet stands out

I pluck it from the wall
Generally a forbidden act
Condoned by the owner

“Take it,” Sylvia says
“It’s fate”
“It should be with a Texan”

A journey of destiny
A flower returned its native land.

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Quesito

Oh quesito
I had never experienced
your sweet and savory taste

Flakey honey skin
cheesey center
endless flavor

I will return to your island
if only to taste you again.

Quesito

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Location NaPoWriMo Photography Poetry Writing

El Yunque

 

A rocky ledge on El Yunque
provides spectacular views of the island
a solitary raindrop
followed by millions more

Seek shelter beneath the canopy
swallowed by a cloud
views obscured
to the top we go

Fighting through the mist
a cool breeze blows
like air conditioning
on top of the world.

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Blog NaPoWriMo Poetry Writing

Sun/Rain

Sunshine flips to downpours
wrapped in sunshine
enveloped  in rain and darkness
in the blink of an eye

Persevere
sunshine is on the other side
Can’t know where
trust it’s there
Expectations seem impossible
trust the rain will dry
sunshine will break through
it always does.

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Blog Location NaPoWriMo Poetry Writing

Tinder Tourist

Swipe right for the beautiful women
But will they swipe right back
Superficiality rules

No tourists
No tan lines
No hookups

No braces
No duck face
No car selfies
Casual connections welcome,
recommendations for beaches, too

“You are cute and smart
but live a thousand plus miles away…
My luck.”