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Earlier this year, during the first 2 weeks of March, I spend some scintillating days again on the island nation of Saint Lucia, in the Caribbean. To say that I had a memorable time would really be an understatement. The Saint Lucians were delightful in their attitudes, and treated me in kind and helpful ways. Their behaviour truly complimented the exotic beauty of their island.
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<br/>When I return, I hope that I'll be lucky enough to stay at The Villa Frangipani again, for my days there were exceedingly pleasant, and my nights were wonderful.
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<br/>I shall complement my review by including essential stanzas from my poem, The Villa Frangipani, Saint Lucia, which I composed after a similar joyful interlude in that beautiful haven on the hill, 2 years ago. That poem is dedicated to the owners of The Villa.
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<br/> The Villa Frangipani, on a hill
<br/> In sweet Saint Lucia – under azure skies! –
<br/> Offers such pleasures, you might have your fill.
<br/> From its veranda, all that meet your eyes
<br/> Bring constant joy and peace … and sure surprise.
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<br/> It seems so fine above the harbour where
<br/> The Caribbean Sea basks in the sun,
<br/> And birds and blooms in beauty, here and there,
<br/> Regale your senses till the good day’s done –
<br/> As brilliant stars proclaim more tropic fun.
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<br/> Inviting on the hill in daytime, white,
<br/> That Villa can inform all those who roam
<br/> To sweet Saint Lucia: If you want delight –
<br/> And striking points of view – you'd make me home.
<br/> Grandly, I wait, mere miles beyond the foam!
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<br/> So if you take a ship, or come by plane,
<br/> The Villa Frangipani’s there for you –
<br/> Both under sunny skies, and in the rain,
<br/> You'll feel contented with the things you do,
<br/> As bright stars fill your night till skies turn blue.
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<br/> Those ethereal memories that you'll find,
<br/> In your sweet sojourn on this lovely isle,
<br/> Will be so etched in grandeur in your mind –
<br/> In scintillating rainbows! – You'll just smile,
<br/> And dream of Frangipani for a while….
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<br/> The Villa Frangipani, through the year,
<br/> Is a delightful haven you can share.
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<br/> Sincerely, RGA
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