Cuando Calienta el Sol

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 11 Oct 2019
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1966, Newly wed. Honeymoon.
Destination: Acapulco.
We stop for one night
in a silver mining town, Taxco;
we sample the local cuisine,
rich with chilly peppers
and plenty of Tabasco.
 
There's a magnificent view
from the roof garden
of an old Mexican villa
and everything is still, until
the mariachis wake us at midnight
playing a romantic serenade
for the señorita in the room above.
 
The place is imbued with love.
We imbibe the sweet fragrance
of the hibiscus and bougainvillea
which in the garden abound.
And now there is silence
broken only by the occasional sound
of a solitary bird or a cicada.
 
The Greyhound Express takes us
to Acapulco, all the way.
We are now with friends with whom
we will share a pleasant stay.
Isabel prepares a Tequila Sunrise,
Manolo plays a Spanish guitar
and to his artistry we are in thrall.
 
The song 'Cuando calienta el sol'
proves to be a fitting choice
as the sun is truly scorching
but we shelter under shady trees.
Isabel sings with a delicate voice
the words of that remarkable tune
that reminds me of my honeymoon.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2019
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Travel
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

A much needed blast of unshine!  What an uplifting piece.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks very much for your positive appraisal, Helen.
It is amazing how the memory works and how the mention of a favourite song can recall events from long ago. In my case though it was remembering my honeymoon that brought to mind that song that was very fashionable in Mexico at the time.

Luigi x

P.S. Cherries gratefully received.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Luigi, thankyou for your wonderful warm hearted poem, evoking golden sunshine, love and friendship. Just what I needed now mornings are dark!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Good morning Di.
It is I who should thank you for reading and showing your appreciation.
I have just returned from Italy which also had plenty of sun but not as caliente as the Mexican one and I couldn't wait to start writing and reading once again.
Best wishes

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You capture your honeymoon stay perfectly in this poem Luigi. All those sights, sounds, tastes and aromas came over so beautifully, I felt as if I were there too.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

One can never forget one's wedding and honeymoon. I'll always remember those good old days, Jenny.
The Inspiration Point brought it all back.
Thanks for your feedback.

Luigi xx