Mesmerising Maldives

Maldives waters are playground
for the rich, romantic-
my hubby is neither

Amidst the blue they
were specks of lives-
in live they are blessed

Against different shades of blue
we leaned on each other-
Male Capital witnesses at the back

I saw a silhoutte of
a man and boulders -
It was the blue that drew him

Inside, the air smelt
burnt with smoked tuna-
the flies liked them too

Friday morning locals fed
pigeons outside the circle-
they flew in unison

They threw the bait
enjoyed the wait-
baby sharks danced gracefully

In early morning stroll amidst Male
souvenier shops beckon-
with a "closed" sign

Found jewels so blue
making me green-eyed -
my wallet red-hot

At Food Bank, we savoured
with great Interest -
all credits to the cook

Rows and rows
of Arts at eye level-
Maldivian's heart at its best

When Muhamad spoke
the crafter in him shone -
we listened, enlightened

It is here I bought souveniers
for one newlywed-to-be -
who may honeymoon in Maldives