Desert Island

Desert island solitude

A blessing to me

Escape from the city life

And the pressures that can be.

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Deep blue skies above me

‘Neath me powdered sand

Instead of fumes from factories

And concrete covered land.

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Scuba diving on the reefs

Waters clear and blue

Cocktails in the evening

Walking without shoes.

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My younger self dreamed of this

He called it paradise

Now It is but my daily life

In any other guise.

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What I never dreamed of

I never thought it true

This life could be bettered

But then I met you.

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Your hair blowing in the wind

The dimples in your cheeks

The mischief reflected in your eyes

When you turn your gaze on me.

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Laying here hand in hand

Peaceful as can be

No need to speak for comfort’s sake

Just staring out to sea.

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My desert island solitude

No more my singular place

Since you blessed me with your presence

My salvation by your grace.