My Humble Hotel
Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 30 August 2011 @ 1:50 PM 76 Comments
Welcome, dear blog traveler!
Come in from the blizzard of potholes
that have probably been spanking your eyes
and your mis-matched luggage for years.
Here, let me shake the time zones and the
tangle of dishwasher salesmen out of your hat.
Fling your shoes and worries wherever you wish.
You look thirsty. How ’bout a nice tall glass of
waterfall I’ve been stirring meadows of lemon into
since the evening you published your first post?
You look hungry. Here, help yourself to my famous
sand castle soup, followed by motherboard a la mode.
(All seasoned with hints of violin string, of course.)
Are you tired? There’s a beach on the sofa.
Are you cold? There’s a fireside chat in my heart.
Are you lonely? There are friends waiting
always
for YOU
in my lobby
and over at dVerse Poetry.
You need only knock on their door.
Talkin’ about dVerse’s Tuesday Open Link night. LOVE it! Week 7 already.
Tremont House in Galveston, TX. Book rooms for 50% off via Priceline.com.
Please note, no salesmen were harmed in the production of this, or any other of my poems. 
Edit… please stay as long as you wish!!
On 30 August 2011 at 2:03 pm ayala said,
a fireside chat in your heart…lovely thought
On 30 August 2011 at 2:04 pm Vered | Blogger for Hire said,
Looks like a nice hotel. Glad no salesmen were harmed!:)
On 30 August 2011 at 2:07 pm Lady Nyo said,
Janine, your poetry is so fresh, trascendent in a way that I can’t put my finger on, but I love it!
Your scrambled imagery (LOL~) is like a drink of gooooood lemonade on a too hot day. And that about describes this damn summer.
Lady Nyo
On 30 August 2011 at 2:13 pm brian said,
if there any limit on how long i can stay jannie? can i bring friends? smiles. sounds a lovely place to me…
On 30 August 2011 at 2:15 pm Pat Hatt said,
Come and knock on our door, we’ve been waiting for you, where the… haha had to do it. No matter what you are you have a place to rest your head, very nice!
On 30 August 2011 at 2:17 pm Heaven said,
A nice lobby and warm welcome.. thanks !
On 30 August 2011 at 2:18 pm Aimee said,
“blizzard of potholes…spanking your eyes” — I love it, especially fitting since I had to drive down 4th street (more holes than road if you ask me) on my way home for lunch. Mind if I use that line in my letter to City Council?
On 30 August 2011 at 2:23 pm lynn said,
Now I’ll be singing that Galveston song all the rest of the day. Good poem, Jannie Muffin! Cute kids, too.
xo
On 30 August 2011 at 2:29 pm Jannie said,
Dearest traveling bloggers…
You all made me smile with my fireside chatting heart.
THANKS.
Aimee — yes, please help yourself to that or any other line.
Off to hop from poem to poem for a while now, whoooohoooo.
xoxoxo
On 30 August 2011 at 2:40 pm Claudia said,
hmmm sounds lovely…i’m all up for a sandcastle soup and a nice tall glass of
waterfall….
On 30 August 2011 at 2:57 pm Chris Edgar said,
Sand castle soup — I’ve heard it’s high in iron and niacin. Also, when you eat it, you can feel like you’re one of those cool alien creatures that show up in various sci-fi TV shows and movies who live on silicon-based as opposed to carbon-based food. And you don’t even have to be in a dormant, rock-like state when the carbon-based lifeforms arrive to explore your planet, because your carbon-based nature will remain intact. If you eat it in moderation, that is. Enjoy responsibly.
On 30 August 2011 at 3:05 pm JInksy said,
What a cute pair of trolley dollies!
On 30 August 2011 at 3:10 pm Uneven Stephen said,
What a wonderful, playful write. Made me smile. I love the “spanking your eyes” line!
On 30 August 2011 at 3:26 pm Linda said,
Beautiful hotel! Don’t you just love Priceline? We got the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia on the Delaware River.
I’ll take the beach on the sofa and a glass of waterfall…or wine.
On 30 August 2011 at 3:29 pm C Rose said,
such a playful write, I really enjoyed it! ~ Rose
On 30 August 2011 at 3:33 pm david waters said,
sounds delightful
On 30 August 2011 at 4:36 pm Arron Shilling said,
hey – a wizard write – i was swept along with your lines this week quite a smart buzz – original and fun to boot – cool lines
On 30 August 2011 at 4:36 pm wolfsrosebud said,
Humble… LOL
On 30 August 2011 at 4:41 pm Jannie said,
But my blog hotel IS humble — I swear!
Which reminds me all my Wordpress stuff needs updating.
Really enjoying reading all the comments. And the poems this week.
Is there much better than poetry and chocolate cream pie?? I think not.
xoxoxo
On 30 August 2011 at 4:58 pm G said,
Nifty poem.
And yes indeedie doodie I will forever enjoy my visits and stays at the Funster Hotel, for where else can I listen to the wonderful broken syntax of the Blue Bunny and his fun loving manager who always sings for donuts and beer (hopefully domestic).
On 30 August 2011 at 5:09 pm Daydreamertoo said,
What a lovely whirl …You made it all sound so enticing. Love waterfalls.
The humble abode looks very nice. Loved the pic
On 30 August 2011 at 5:11 pm Kavita said,
Whooaa! Now that sounds like a holiday!! Yes, I am checking in alright!!
On 30 August 2011 at 5:22 pm hedgewitch said,
I always enjoy lazing on the beach sofa over here. It’s the best hotel I’ve stayed at since Hotel California, and that motherboard a la mode is to die for. Thanks for the visits lately, Jannie, and for the laughs always.
On 30 August 2011 at 5:24 pm ed pilolla said,
i very inviting place, and a clever idea.
the stuffed animal going for a ride looks like he’s having the time of his life:)
On 30 August 2011 at 5:42 pm Joanne Elliott aka soulsprite said,
LOL! What fun! Love how you play with words. Love the beach on the sofa.
On 30 August 2011 at 5:42 pm Fred said,
Jannie pics are great as is the write, but what I like the most is the tone you took. I get this great sales pitch here, which for me anyhow, usually leads to disappointment or suspicion, unfortunate but how I see it. But here, there’s nothing to be disappointed with. Some lovely imagery/sentiments to wrap the piece up, I’m sold:)
On 30 August 2011 at 6:05 pm dulce said,
Ah loved yous mis matched luggage. These are the words of a poet missing home.
Beautiful
On 30 August 2011 at 6:51 pm Daisy said,
I really hate when I get dishwasher salesmen in my hat!! Delightful poem, dear Jannie.
On 30 August 2011 at 7:23 pm Jannie said,
G: When I drink beer, it’s usually Heineken, sorry. But Sierra Pale Ale is a good one too.
Fred: I do try to keep true to my mission.
Daisy — I KNOW, that really bugs me too!!
Everybody else, you’re special too.
Now, at the rate of 36 pbm (blogs per minute) here I go a-hoppin’…
xoxoxooxxo
On 30 August 2011 at 7:25 pm Ann LeFlore said,
I love sand castles and waterfalls.
On 30 August 2011 at 7:51 pm Beth W said,
Such an incredible respite from a long day at work. I’d love a little vacation in the lap of luxury. Well done on a welcoming poem.
Beth
On 30 August 2011 at 7:51 pm Pervagus said,
Great poem. I love the welcoming cheek of it
Thank you for providing respite from all the eye spanking. Badly needed!
On 30 August 2011 at 7:56 pm safehousepoetry said,
Now THIS is my kind of poetry!!! These are my favorite lines: “potholes
that have probably been spanking your eyes” and “a nice tall glass of
waterfall I’ve been stirring meadows of lemon into” … You will definitely get a kick out of mine.
On 30 August 2011 at 7:58 pm Leif G.S. Notae said,
You had me at donuts and beer but the wonderful piece here makes me feel warm and welcome even in these darker days. I appreciate the visit to my blog and I’ll have to keep coming back if you keep a warm heart fireside chat available!
Thanks for sharing, look forward to more!
On 30 August 2011 at 8:16 pm mrs mediocrity said,
oh, i am on my way….
On 30 August 2011 at 8:32 pm California Ink in Motion said,
I am returning your visit and was greeted at the door with a wonderful drink. This was so fun to read. Sounds like a place I would have an extended stay!
On 30 August 2011 at 8:50 pm colleen said,
What fun! A glass of waterfall with meadows of lemon and a beach on the couch! This really stretches my mind.
On 30 August 2011 at 9:50 pm Sharp Little Pencil said,
Well, the icing on the cake was the concierge staff! Cutie pies, both.
The final lines brought me a curious and welcome refreshment after a long day. Hope there’s plenty of whipped cream on your hot mochas! Lovely image, loving thoughts for your fellow poets. A winner! Peace, Amy (and I tip well)
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/third-eye-of-the-sightless-woman-dverse/
On 30 August 2011 at 10:21 pm Patricia said,
How delightful. You’ve brought a smile to everyone’s face and sprinkled joy everywhere. I love humor in poetry and I LOVE the beach on the couch. You sure know how to make someone feel right at home. Thanks for the visit and kind words =)
On 30 August 2011 at 10:35 pm Denise@TogetherWeSave said,
Looks like an awesome hotel!!
On 30 August 2011 at 11:07 pm Jannie said,
hay, excellent, excellent peeps, I really enjoyed your comments, and am so glad you seemed to find respite inthis blogging hotel poem.
Isn’t it great to have these minds we do, and this technology to share our ideas with anyone who wants to read.
Cool!
I have visited and commented on the first 86 links of Week 7 today. More to enjoy tomorrow.
Head-ache gone, yay. Figured out my bra was too tight. Seriously! And that’s TMI.
Good night all!
xoxoxoxo
On 30 August 2011 at 11:07 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
That photo of the girls is so cute! What a beautiful hotel!
Thank you for the beautiful sidebar button for my blog! It looks so peaceful.
xoxoxo
Jeanne
P.S. I love this part:
“Please note, no salesmen were harmed in the production of this, or any other of my poems”.
On 30 August 2011 at 11:15 pm Anna Montgomery said,
Wow, you really brightened a tough day, I think there’s magic afoot at your hotel. I might have to buy a timeshare
Thank you!
On 31 August 2011 at 12:41 am Rosemary Nissen-Wade aka SnakyPoet said,
Oh, this is a joy! Thank you.
On 31 August 2011 at 1:04 am lori said,
Count me in for sure
Fun write!
On 31 August 2011 at 3:55 am jackie dick said,
What a delightful, refreshing and welcoming poem…your hotel. I’ll have a glass of that cool lemonade, please. Loved this!
On 31 August 2011 at 4:00 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. I hope you left the beer at the bar, the chocolate cream pie on the cafe table … and just enjoyed the hotel, the sand, the pool and the sun – while composing more poetry for us .. great fun – cheers Hilary xoxo
On 31 August 2011 at 5:42 am Jo Mifflin said,
What a spectacular hotel
What a beautiful daughter
What a wonderful friend
What an magnificent poem
xoxoxox <3
On 31 August 2011 at 9:41 am Joe Hesch said,
Jannie, does the Galveston Chamber of Commerce know what a force of nature they are not taking advantage of in you and your poet’s heart? The August Gulf is not so warm as your piece. Loved it.
On 31 August 2011 at 10:16 am Elizabeth Young said,
This is nothing shy of BRILLIANT Jannie! I love the individual words, the verse, the pictures of the hotel and the children. What an amazing package! You have the real deal here and I’m absolutely blown away. P.S. I’ll stay for a month anytime…
On 31 August 2011 at 12:08 pm Sara said,
Jannie,
This was a fun poem to read. I liked everything about it, but I did have some favorite lines,
“Are you tired? There’s a beach on the sofa.
Are you cold? There’s a fireside chat in my heart.
Are you lonely? There are friends waiting.”
These lines are so YOU:~)
The pictures were also great. The title and the hotel made me chuckle. WOW that’s a hotel!
Have a great day full of songs, poems and people you love.
On 31 August 2011 at 12:32 pm Victoria said,
Such a delightful respite from an all-too-busy world. And those girls are precious. I’m on my way!
On 31 August 2011 at 2:57 pm Patricia said,
Lemon in the waterfall since you wrote you first post…
nice hotel I’m coming for a visit!
On 31 August 2011 at 4:10 pm Jannie said,
will be back!
xxxxxooooo
On 31 August 2011 at 4:12 pm Debbie Dawnslight said,
I want to come drink the waterfall… Sandcastles… Violins… So dreamy, love the images.
And the models in the photo… They are gorgeous happy princess-fairies
~deb
On 31 August 2011 at 6:02 pm bkmackenzie said,
Jannie thanks for the invite and the blogger vacation….what a treat…nothing like internet travel…bkm
On 31 August 2011 at 6:05 pm Sheila Moore said,
oh, this is too cute and so sweet. I love dVerse, too.
On 31 August 2011 at 6:34 pm kaykuala said,
Wonderful way of narrations in all your poems make them unique. I find them very interesting. Very well expressed!
On 31 August 2011 at 7:07 pm Bodhirose said,
This was so joyous and fun. What a great perspective for vacationing and relaxing activities.
On 31 August 2011 at 7:43 pm Mama Zen said,
I think that I could make myself at home there . . .
On 31 August 2011 at 8:38 pm Helena said,
Oh my, a glass of waterfall please, while we sit by the fire and chat to our hearts content ~ ♥ ஆ ~.^ ~ Love this!
On 1 September 2011 at 5:45 am James Rainsford said,
Great fun. Infused with wit, originality and keen observation. Loved it! James.
On 1 September 2011 at 5:50 am Glynn said,
And reading this, I’m ready to make my reservation and go. Nice one.
On 1 September 2011 at 11:58 am Baishali said,
sorry for coming in a bit late but I am checking in too … and wow such a warm and lovely place to be …
On 1 September 2011 at 1:37 pm Dark Angel said,
May I book a suite for, forever?
On 1 September 2011 at 1:57 pm Dr. J said,
They should hire you to do comercials for their hotel, Jannie!
On 1 September 2011 at 2:48 pm Jannie said,
Hello everybody, yep as long as I evershall blog you all may book suites forever, free of charge of course. And room service 24 – 7. Just hired a new chef today, stole him away from a 5-Star place in Paris.
Going to nap now. See you all later!!
xoooooooooxoooooxxxxxxxxxxxooxoxooxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooxxxxxxx
On 1 September 2011 at 6:13 pm LBTL said,
I like your hotel. I love travelling as well
Thanks for the visit! The poem was fun, nice pic as well 
On 1 September 2011 at 6:50 pm Bryce Christiansen said,
Very cool poem Janie,
I used to live near Galveston in Texas City, and your post made me miss it once again.
I’m glad you had a good time, thanks for sharing some of that with us.
Be back soon,
Bryce
On 1 September 2011 at 10:43 pm pamelasayers said,
Jannie, Lovely post and I love your blog. Thanks for visiting me. The hotel is gorgeous.
Pamela
On 2 September 2011 at 12:58 pm Jannie said,
Ahhh, hi you roving merry poets!
So glad you all popped in. THANKS.
Does poetry Rule The World, or what?!?!
xoxo
On 2 September 2011 at 9:12 pm SnaggleTooth said,
Your poem makes me want to luxuriate n relax… alomost-
Well I deserve it after the week I’ve had- most with no power…
“sand castle soup” yummy, but a little gritty
On 3 September 2011 at 1:56 am Nefarious X said,
Your poem was fun,
the word play was fresh.
I enjoyed it.
nice open.
this was my favorite part
“You look thirsty. How ’bout a nice tall glass of
waterfall I’ve been stirring meadows of lemon into
since the evening you published your first post?”
On 3 September 2011 at 9:52 am Alice Audrey said,
Wait, not so hasty with that dishwasher salesman. If he’d got a good deal available, I’m in the market for one.
On 8 September 2011 at 4:28 pm Jannie said,
Alice Audrey — Jim pulled an amazing feat teh other week — an $800 Kitchen Aid for
On 8 September 2011 at 4:29 pm Jannie said,
whoops…
for $300. Open box special at Lowe’s they wanted $500 for. So he made an offer. Sending good vibes to you to get such a lucky deal too!!
xoxo
Thanks Snag.
xo