January 12, 2024, Helena Montana

In the tropical lands where the ocean meets the sand,
Bathed in the hush of a tropical bands,
Poetry blooms, vibrant and alive,
As island heat dances, and dreams come alive.

The sun, a fiery chariot, sails high above,
Igniting the island with a passionate love,
Caressing the skin with a warm, gentle kiss,
Unleashing the sultriness of a timeless place.

The air drips with stories whispered on the breeze,
As palm trees sway, swaying with exquisite ease,
Their whispers unfurling like nature's lullabies,
Where mysteries are whispered beneath the azure skies.

The shimmering beaches, caressed by the tide,
Unveil a world where dreams collide,
Beneath the sun-kissed canopy of endless blue,
A poetry of heat unfurls, igniting life anew.

Barefooted souls trample the scorched sand,
Leaving footprints laced with dreams so grand,
As laughter rises, like waves crashing ashore,
A chorus of joy, an anthem to wanting for more.

But amidst the beauty, a fire can burn,
The heat so intense, it can make hearts yearn,
A longing for solace, amidst the fervent blaze,
Escape to a tranquil haven, away from the scorching rays.