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Poem
March 25, 1940
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
A lyrical tribute to Key West, describing its natural beauty like a pearl in the ocean, balmy breezes, sunlight through trees, and the hospitable nature of its people who welcome all guests regardless of race, class, color, or creed.
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"KEY WEST"
By MELVIN PIATT
Oh! Gem of the sea,
In thy beauty so rare,
None other in fairness,
To thee can compare.
Like a pearl set in velvet.
Of ocean so blue,
Like a pendent, bridge chained,
By key islands too.
Where the balmy spiced breezes,
Perpetual, blow,
Fills the air with fragrance,
Where ever you go.
With the soft sunlight glinting.
Through beautiful trees,
Invite all to comfort.
Contentment and ease
Thy self contained beauty,
Within and around
Combined with good nature,
In thy people abound.
Makes thy welcome complete,
To the traveling guest.
Whether from the north,
The east or the west.
All races, and classes.
And color, and creed.
Freely welcome the guest,
And supply him his need.
No more beautiful city.
Where e'er they may be,
Than quaint, old Key West.
The gem of the sea.
17 Reservoir Ave.,
Port Jervis, N. Y.
By MELVIN PIATT
Oh! Gem of the sea,
In thy beauty so rare,
None other in fairness,
To thee can compare.
Like a pearl set in velvet.
Of ocean so blue,
Like a pendent, bridge chained,
By key islands too.
Where the balmy spiced breezes,
Perpetual, blow,
Fills the air with fragrance,
Where ever you go.
With the soft sunlight glinting.
Through beautiful trees,
Invite all to comfort.
Contentment and ease
Thy self contained beauty,
Within and around
Combined with good nature,
In thy people abound.
Makes thy welcome complete,
To the traveling guest.
Whether from the north,
The east or the west.
All races, and classes.
And color, and creed.
Freely welcome the guest,
And supply him his need.
No more beautiful city.
Where e'er they may be,
Than quaint, old Key West.
The gem of the sea.
17 Reservoir Ave.,
Port Jervis, N. Y.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Key West
Gem Of The Sea
Beauty
Balmy Breezes
Hospitality
Welcome Guests
Tropical Paradise
What entities or persons were involved?
By Melvin Piatt
Poem Details
Title
"Key West"
Author
By Melvin Piatt
Subject
Praise Of Key West
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Oh! Gem Of The Sea,
In Thy Beauty So Rare,
Like A Pearl Set In Velvet.
Of Ocean So Blue,
No More Beautiful City.
Where E'er They May Be,
Than Quaint, Old Key West.
The Gem Of The Sea.