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2006 Philadelphia Writers' Conference
Poetry I Contest: Honorable Mention
Judge: Barbara Daniels
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Jamaican Cradle Song
A green flash,
the guava sun dissolves into the sea.
I sink into my pillow-nest,
sated with jerk-lobster,
sweetened by mammy-apple,
and smashed on rum punch.
Waves pulsate, pound,
beneath my cottage's balcony.
Strains of Bob Marley mingle
with patois-sprinkled laughter.
Ganja and citronella linger,
tickle my nose with island incense.
The ceiling fan revolves lazily,
lacy mosquito mesh flutters
and teases my sun-toasted toes.
Iridescent feathers gleam,
coral and speckled shells
chink and chime.
Cobalt-blue shutters frame the full moon,
that shimmers on the surf,
reflects off ochre walls,
and paints my dreaming eyelids.
My reverie is rocked by calypso-soul music,
ska mon, one love.
Joan Huffman©01/27/2006
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| Reviewed by Annabel Sheila |
7/23/2009 |
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Love Jamaica and loved this poem...the slow, sensual rhythm of that gorgeous island in the sun! Great job!!
Anna |
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| Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo |
7/21/2009 |
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The sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes come alive and give your reader the Carribean touch ... I do believe I've accidentally walked into your cottage ... forgive me, I wasn't invited, but you've made it so welcoming and delightful. So beautifully written, more than worthy of honorable mention! A very warm welcome to the Den! ~Elizabeth
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
7/14/2009 |
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You have recalled, recreated and shared the atmosphere of the place most effectively via your verses, Joan. Thank you. Welcome to AD. Love and best wishes,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Connie Faust |
7/13/2009 |
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I am so impressed by the wealth of skillfully descriptive words and phrases---No wonder it earned Honorable Mention!
Welcome to Authors' Den!
Connie |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
7/13/2009 |
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| THE IMAGERY IN THIS WORK IS FANTASTIC. IT DRAWS A VIVIDLY CLEAR PICTURE OF ONE BASKING THE BEAUTY OF JAMAICA. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS |
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| Reviewed by Michael Guy |
7/12/2009 |
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| Ummm, you can taste, smell, hear and see this one. I wish I was sinking into that "Jamaican Cradle" with you. "Rocks me Baby!" I love all things Caribbean, that's why I set my only novel there (Barbados, Jamaica ca. 1695)- Thanks...nice to know ya |
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