Secret Hideaway

An escape to the place I twice roamed in my dream,

A journey to the dwelling of a long-time friend,

A warm kiss to the breeze of a roaring ocean.

A step on the soil of an unfamiliar land.

Crystal water reflects the blue-painted sky

Sparrows ascend to the clouds in rivaled flight,

Dolphins frolic across the mighty sea waves,

Shellfish creep around coastal rocks and caves.

Beaches of fine sand and shapely pebbles,

Shaded by the trees that the wind wrestles,

Fishnets teeming with creatures in fins,

Fill the empty boats with greater gains.

Drizzles filtered by the bright-colored leaves,

Dews drop on the ground forming rivulets,

Crickets chirp to the rhythm of the rain,

Toads hop and croak in accompaniment.

All these I have heard and gaily witnessed,

In full view of the island's vast sceneries,

An adventure to remember and cherish,

My SECRET HIDEAWAY from Life's Stresses.

- Riz (07-26-06)