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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Believe that's Battery Park; took a water taxi there. Had a drink

Time Changes.

Liberty still lights the scene.

Bridge crosses waters.

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man of aran's avatar

I believe so!

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Rosemary Nowicki's avatar

This song has always broken my heart: such an oddly cheerful melody behind such sad lyrics.

How did you happen to place your poem on the Brooklyn Bridge…one of my favourite places?

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man of aran's avatar

Hi Rosemary. It's a stand-in for the Lions Gate Bridge (an experience from my teenage years). I wanted a photo from the point of view of figure in the poem, what he might see. That one fit the bill. Yes, agree about the song. Thanks for reading!

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Dian Parker's avatar

I used to have a drink at a bar at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan side, late at night, no one there, alone. Your posts evoke memories, long lost. Thank you.

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man of aran's avatar

Yes, seem to for you. You paint a very Edward Hopper picture. So glad they resonate. :)

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Thomas Rist's avatar

Lovely. Lyricism and pattern!

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man of aran's avatar

Thanks, Thomas! Means a lot.

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