A Perfect Holiday !

Well it's my cup of tea !

They say a relaxing vacation, to a far off, exotic location
will chase those blues away.
Roasting daily in the sun, till you're baked and overdone,
for many, is a worthwhile holiday!

Or perhaps a foreign cruise, is even better news
to boost that flagging drive?
Indeed what could be finer, onboard an ocean liner,
watching playful dolphins, leap and dive?

Yes, no doubt it is pleasure, to recreate at leisure
on golden sands or becalming, deep blue sea.
But what if I get badly burned, or seasick and interned?
Alas, neither destination is for me!

So I've conceived a master plan, I'm renaissance man
to fill my summer days with blissful glee.
Guaranteed, cheerful fun, neath a temperate sun,
and all are very welcome, to this jamboree!

Dressed in white glad rags, my kit in zipped up bags
I'm setting off to join a merry throng.
For my golden holiday ticket, is spent playing cricket,
why don't you pack your case and come along?

Reviews

[Sophy Freebirds]

Ohh i would really come along!! Can i?? Too bad its too far.. But hey i can cheer you guys from here :) this is indeed an enlightening write .. the things which satisfy our soul should be followed even though it means burning in the hot sun.. i loved the description of sea and lucky dolphins. Wonderful write Tom.

~Sophy

[Tom]

Thank you Sophy, I'm sure I could make room for you in my zipper bag, after all you are a fan of cricket !

[Sophy Freebirds]

Whoa...!! So kind of you.. i bet i would not fit. Ha..

[Sophy Freebirds]

Whoa...!! So kind of you.. i bet i would not fit. Ha..

[Tom]

Have you seen the size of my kit bag ? You' ll fit ! Lol..

[Sophy Freebirds]

Haww.. sorry for mocking your kit bag :p .. XD.. thanks for the favour

[Tom]

Anytime ...

[barleygirl]

Everyone has their preferred way of "getting away from it all"! Since I've never played cricket, I won't be able to judge this as a satisfying pastime! Most of my life, sitting around relaxing had no appeal for me. I planned every vacation or long weekend to be a hike or bike ride or a long swim. Then I became disabled (neck injury) so I moved to the wilderness & imagine I hiked here when I look out at the splendor! Love your snappy rhyme & rhythm, along with good details & lighthearted humor! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Solar]

And with no bad light to stop the play - sounds just the 'wicket'.

[Tom]

Yes indeed, that's a 'Given' ! Very observant...Could use you as an umpire ?

Thank you for your thoughts !🏏

[Solar]

Haha - would be useless at that - would just be enjoying the poetry of the play.

[Tom]

Touché 🌞 ✈️🍺😎

[marilyn 1225]

you write beautifully but I would opt for an aqua ocean and great food even for a few days but a book can take me away too

[Tom]

Thank you Marilyn !

[BlackRose]

What a terrific rhymed piece. Would love to get away, and maybe away from it all. The beach sounds real nice right about now. Relaxation here I come!

[Tom]

Thank you Blackrose

[Sakina Adnan]

The description of the holiday makes me want to go on vacation now! Not a huge fan of cricket although a holiday is all about doing the things you enjoy!
Your writing is inspiring!

[Tom]

And thank you Sakina for such an inspiring review of my little reverie !

[Sharon Kim]

I'll leave the cricket to you and I'll take the beach! A fun write! I love the rhymes!

[Tom]

Thanks once more Sharon for your welcome visit and review !

[Briana O'Connor]

Oh I love this. Reminds me of a cute nursery rhyme! Very well done.

[Tom]

Thank you Brianna, happy to know you enjoyed this one !

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure I want to play cricket in the summer, but that is probably because I live in South Florida and even walking from my front door to the car is HOT HOT HOT....not to mention humid. Sounds like you have considered many different vacations, though, and yours is the perfect one for you! As always, love the rhyming. You seem to rhyme effortlessly, Tom. Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Lydia & yes indeed, suppose I am a bit of a rhymer !

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Wow! Such a perfect holiday you had, Tom. I'm sorry for missing this one. It's really relaxing to spend such holiday for a short vacation, but of course, merrier if you will do your favorite activity.
Just go for what you love, Tom. Go for Cricket!

[Tom]

Yes indeed Dhaye, I went for it ..lol & thanks for stopping by !