POEM - South Beach

Colorful
The one word
Best suited
Without reservation
It was just everything
The people
The music
The noise
The crowds
The buildings
All of it
A full court assault

I asked my passenger
If he liked the architecture
I'm just along for the ride
Was the reply
What would you do
If I didn't drag you out here?
I like just taking a stroll
So this is ok then, I inquired
Yes, just fine

But there is something more
He might be missing
In heavy strong lines
And whimsical accents
A power colorfully preserved
Still drawing in people
Still a destination
Still keeping alive
And making cool
An Art Deco world
Blanched and burning
On the sassy Florida shore