So we find ourselves in a different place
Another world in time and space
Endless day on the equatorial belt
Sun warmed skin constantly felt
Atlantic waves crash on a golden shore
Surfers and swimmers still want more
The living beach responds to your whim
Eat or drink, lie, sit, walk or swim
Bikinis abound, browned breasts and bottom
Adorn the bay, not soon forgotten
Red Mars ascends in the clear bright night
Where Sirius shines in actinic light
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But back in the land where the Englishmen dwell
Families prepare for their Christmas hell
Darkness prevails as they all go to work
To earn money to pay for this seasonal quirk
They swarm to the markets, their over-full trolley
Worships the Santa, that great demon folly
While they watch Cola ads on the idiot box
Under wind and rain their whole house rocks
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Ah! Life´s but a dream, the nightmares as well
Including the need to sing ¨Happy Noel¨
As we surface from this wonderful sleep
We scuttle in panic to the Salmon Leap
To drown the loss of all we´ve held dear
And wish you all a ¨Happy New Year¨.
3 comments:
How sad its coming to an end - once again I've enjoyed piggy backing on your holiday it has helped me face the cold and dreary existence I currently suffer. If I was to suggest you would be better off staying in Brazil sipping caipirihnas rather than coming back to Blighty would you believe me? I'd come and visit honest - even if I did have to fly via Brasilia!
Did anybody mention how cold its been here recently? (do you think thye've got the hint Margaret?).
Hah its about time you came back to reality. Yup its ruddy freezing, so wrap up warm. Likewise enjoyed the trip brown wobbly bits and drinks too !! All over far too soon.
Lovely grand finale - thank you
Just a few lines as I prepare for being on the other side of blogsville . Yes the Faheys are off to NZ very soon
Temps have risen to 2 this evening
Must have heard that you are leaving
The closest I'll get to Brazil
Is the nuts that probably make you ill
But hey, the stars are shining brightly
Ready for your return to Blighty
Have a very safe journey home Happy Christmas & all the best for 2008. Where to next???????????
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