photo courtesy of nancy sebrell 

The Island life is the life for me

There is no place I'd rather be

To fish all day in the warmth of the sun

Or fish all night just to have some fun

I'd greet each day with a smiling face

For life would keep a calming pace

I'd have no worries, I'd have no cares

I'd just thank God that I was there

Pony Island Inn would be my first stop

For a delicious breakfast that's piping hot

Then off to Tradewinds to get my bait

And fishing tips, those folks are great

I'd fish all day in the island breeze

Or just kick back if that's what I please

When done I'd stop at Howard's Pub

To get a beer and a scrumptious sub

Yes the Island life is the life for me

There is no place I'd rather be

To live each day in God's good Grace

For all his Blessings fill this place

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