Thursday, February 19, 2026: Scott C. Kaestner's "In a Jamaican Lagoon"

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Scott C. Kaestner is a Los Angeles poet, writer, dad, husband and man who knows enough to know he doesn’t know much at all. Google ‘scott kaestner poetry’ to peruse his musings and doings - maybe even buy a book.


In a Jamaican Lagoon


all alone

on my back

floating on a raft

in a Jamaican lagoon

magic mushroom vibes

under the Caribbean sun

greeting bliss with giggles

knowing ecstasy is found in moments


singular

simple

beautiful

grateful

high

this moment

engulfed with light

in a Jamaican lagoon.


© Scott C. Kaestner

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