Jimmy Buffet was right

~

 

Whenever life has

got you down,

the end seems

out of reach

 

Just grab your flip flops

and your towel

and head off

to the beach

 

The ocean and

the summer sun

will wipe away

that frown

 

Just find your spot

along the shore

when life has

got you down

 

(and maybe a margarita or two)

 

 

Rest in Peace my friend

  

 

Author's Note

Jimmy Buffet, an American singer-songwriter, author, poet and businessman passed away on September1st after a battle with cancer. He was a big part of my life and will be missed dearly.
This is a poem I wrote a few years back inspired by his lust for life and happiness. I hope you enjoy it.

Reviews

[FlaLover]

Absolutely agree!
For me, the only place on earth (that I know of thus far) where I am able to completely relax is the beach.
Invigorating advise.
Love it!

[willweb]

Thank you for visiting and your nice comment.

[FlaLover]

It was my pleasure

[Soren]

Loved Jimmy Buffet and miss him. Miss your poems too my friend hope you are not gone long.

[keith]

spent many a day on the waters of the world and beaches from fiji to australia to boca chica and of course hatteras
so add some changes in latitudes changes in attitudes add a couple cheeseburgers
kick off the flops and just be

kool, thanks

[William Michael Reeves]

I've had an earworm wigglin' these last few days since ...

Some people claim there's a woman to blame
but I know, its my own damn fault!

Maybe one of the most relatable lines in music. That's cool that you had written this long ago. Let's all have a cheeseburger with a side of paradise!

[willweb]

Yep, A huge fan here and one who is grieving the loss. "If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane" Makes sense to me.

[Ken Simm.]

I can appreciate this tribute to Jimmy Buffet. Perhaps not as much a someone who can go to relax upon those beaches but enough to know he knew what he was talking about. A fantastic tribute to a fine musician and man.

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Ken

[Dave Brown]

nice write that he can take along with to the big beach up there where margueritas come in on the tide

[willweb]

Thanks so much Dave

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, Jimmy knew what he was talking about. I live in South Florida so I go to the beach when I need to clear my head and just relax. Often, inspiration hits while I listen to the gulls and to the waves crashing on the shoreline. Such a lovely tribute to Jimmy Buffet, Will. Lydi**

[willweb]

Thanks so much Lydi. He was a big part of my life and the loss is hard to bear

[FGFRANKLIN]

I wonder if Jimmy is somewhere ordering a Cheeseburger in Paradise. Wherever he is I hope his sails are full, his skies are blue and his seas are calm. Carry on Captain, have a mango margarita on me.

[willweb]

I guess he is located at a different latitude now. Thanks Fabian.

[emmajoygreen]

When such an accomplished and would-be best buddy sings his final note, seems life has stopped foot.tapping a while. Blessed the memories that have you remembering, maybe humming a song, sir, My bro was a fan, must search his stash in my attic! Your poem is more than a tribute,willweb.

' Just find your spot - along the shore - when life - has got you down .. (and maybe a margarita or two)

[willweb]

Thank you my friend. There is something very comforting about the rhythm of the waves.

[emmajoygreen]

Was by the waves earlier, the air wandered the clifftop path with Madame and me; below us waves were dancing silver.. so beautiful. And yes, their rhythm were both uplifting and comforting.

[light and ashes]

Jimmy Buffett is the kind of music that is just fun to listen to.
They do say that the cure for anything is salt water,
whether it be the Ocean, sweat, or tears, personally, I find a lot of truth in that.

I had no idea he passed away.

[willweb]

He did and it was/is a sad day/ Thank you for stopping by. I really like and appreciate your comment