Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

A whimsical poem about love and everything else

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

By Jack Ivey

 

Licorice and lavender and lazy afternoons

On a beach to nowhere in a sea of red balloons

Cotton candy carousels that spin so ever slow

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Silly putty patterns in a shade of tangerine

Violins and cellos hold so tightly to the string

Daffodils in dancing shoes across the valley flow

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Puzzles painted purple play a perfect polished part

Rivers made of chocolate and the places that they start

Midnight moons now mingle with the fireflies aglow

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Pizza pies and railroad ties and cherries jubilee

Silhouettes at twilight in the shapes we’ve come to see

Sidewalks on the mountaintops that ramble through the snow

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

A tiny leaf, a strong belief that springs does now arrive

The summer breeze, magnolia trees, lonely roads to drive

Shadows of the evergreens upon the ground to show

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Caramel connections in a sweet and gooey mess

Secrets and forsythia, a yellow summer dress

Skipping pebbles on the waters three times in a row

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Peanut shells and wishing wells and taxi cabs to hail

Paper airplanes folded twice through aqua skies to sail

City streets and movie seats and popcorn we can throw

Everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

Any day is everyday if you are here with me

Sunny skies and butterflies abound for us to see

Take my hand and understand that I do love you so

And everywhere is anywhere if you would like to go

 

 

 

Author's Note

Have fun

Reviews

[Tómur]

While I was reading this poem, I imagined that I was in the land with unicorns and candy. You managed to express the colorfulness and happiness which comes with love.

In general, great job!

[Veronica Chandler]

This must have been written on a Wednesday...It was a bright, warm and "Tasteful" read! So full of light and brightness, it reminds me that carnivals are just around the corner.

[Jack...]

You could be right Veronica. I can't remember. Thank you so very much my sweet friend.

[TL Boehm]

You know, I know this is about love, but it would almost lend itself to a wonderful children's book. The imagery is so vivid and some of the alliteration is just awesome! It begs to be read out loud....

[Jack...]

Perhaps I will read it on the radio show this week, what do you think?

Thanks a million for your always kind words.

[TL Boehm]

That would be a great thing to do!

[Jack...]

Do you listen?

[s y e]

This is so dreamy, I loved it. I loved the message, it was a truly amazing write, I thoroughly enjoyed it as always! Well done, hun

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. the sun has come out for me since reading your kind words.

[s y e]

Hehe, that's sweet.

[icelandicblue]

Ah, I have found my rainbows and unicorns! What a lovely carousel of fantastical images. You've got the brass ring in this one, the upbeat message is contagious. The sky's the limit!

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much. Just having a little fun.

[Mark]

Most unlike your typical, intensely romantic stuff, Jack, and commendable if for that reason alone. Fortunately, it has many other reasons to be commended! And the subconscious message that one's Fate is in his own hands, and will only materialize if he acts on his dreams is masterfully conceived! Fine Work!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Mark. Every once in a while I spread out a bit and get comfortable. I appreciate you stopping by and reading my work.

[Souladareatease]

Very Dreamy This write, a smile and a hand is carried well in whimsy!!!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sir.

[Frieda P]

I love this Jack, it's so easy breezy, like a vacation in Belize! Thanks for putting a smile in my heart today. :-)

[Jack...]

Belize can be anywhere and everywhere...if you would like to go.
Thanks Frieda

[quinfinn]

dear friend jack, once again, i acquiesce to your powerful pen. it seems you never run out of write, as for me , here lately, my words are shyte...good one, jack

[Jack...]

Quin, breathe man, it's all out there and in there(your mind).

[quinfinn]

thanks jack, right now....i think it is hiatus time again....

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such amazing wordplay in this one. I felt as though I was at a carnival, or perhaps the pier park in Santa Monica on a sunny day. These are the kinds of days that bring me great joy. Well done.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much. This was just me having a little fun.