Life with its purpose

Every minute spent

Never wasting any

Just need to pay today’s rent

 

Day’s unhurried pace

Let’s enjoy each scene

Sitting on nature’s porch

Sunshine better than caffeine

 

Yes, growing older

But treasure each day

Dreaming of fairway green

Does anyone play croquet?

 

Rather keep life simple

Chasing more blue sky

Positive state of mind

Patio invites, come by

 

Grilling cheeseburgers

Welcoming each friend

Tasty bushel of crabs

Please let this day never end

 

Holding off sunset

For few minutes more

Warmest ocean breezes

Tomorrow waits in night’s drawer

 

This poem honors the musical legacy and life of American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet (1946-2023).  In his own words:  “Shells sink, dreams float.  Life’s good on our boat.”