Some Like It Hot (I.P.)

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 19 Oct 2014
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I packed a suitcase
and went to Paphos.
No one to answer to,
I was my own boss.

I did the tourist bit
(no need for you to mock)
and was fascinated
by Aphrodite’s rock.

It’s where Digenes Akritas *
achieved legendary fame
and Petra Tou Romiou
is its alternative name.

Further along the coast
is the village of Pissouri
where I met a couple
hailing from Missouri.

I visited museums,
the Tombs of the Kings,
the castle by the harbour
and did other things.

The sub-tropical climate
was a tad too much for me;
I waited for low temperatures
but it was not to be.

Back home it was freezing
and, though it seems strange,
I found the cold weather fitting
and was glad of the change.

© Luigi Pagano 2014

* A legendary Byzantine hero who kept the marauding Saracens at bay with his amazing strength. It is said that he heaved a huge rock into the sea, destroying the enemy's ships.

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Comments

Submitted by VeraClark on

Lovely rhythm and a well considered slant on the I.P, Luigi. Like the light touch. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Your feedback is very welcome, Vera. My thanks to you and the cherry giver.

Luigi smiley

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Luigi, I hope your well. I enjoyed this not only because how much I like how it rhymed all the way through, but because you made me envisage you there and every moment you described, brilliant. Good Luck :))))

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Trish. Kind of you to stop by and give me an opinion on my latest poem. Having recently spent a week in Paphos, it was easy for me to write about the experience.

Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyI think Luigi, if you had spent time their last year, you would of still produced such an engaging well written poem :))))

 

Ps always a pleasure to read your work :))))

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers Trish. Thank you.

Luigi xxx
 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

As said already, Luigi, a light and enjoyable touch, and a warm trip before back to our cold. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

To use an old cliché, Rhiannon, a change is as good as a rest. As well as enjoying the trip, the plummeting temperature on my return home gave me the inspiration for this lightweight composition. Always grateful for your attention.

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

A great take on the I.P. Luigi, but then we can always rely on you to come up with something different, written in your own, enviable, inimitable style.

Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Having been contributors to this site for many years, we  are able to recognise all writers' individual style and form a particular interest in the work that appeal to us. As you have indicated, Tina, I try to vary my input and come up with something new. It is rewarding when my efforts hit the mark. The appreciation that it then receives is an incentive to produce equally good work. Your comments spur me to achieve that aim. Thanks.

Luigi xxx