September 6, 2007
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A MUSE ON AMUSEMENT
Which way will things go ?
First up, then down,
No middle ground I know,
Once in northwest part of town.Was Elitch Gardens,
Amusement park from days of yore,
I guess when arteries harden,
For a “store.”A move is in order one can see,
So, did the park move,
To behind the depot in Platte River Valley,
It spread, hoping to be in the groove.
Sold itself to a big amusement park outfit,
And the admission went up, a parking fee,
Home made picnic food no longer the bit,
John Q. couldn’t see,
That the price could fit,
His money wee.
So back to Elitch Gardens it went,
Good thing I hear is that, like before,
Once more a family can follow their bent,
And bring picnic food as of yore.
And the sculpture along side the entrance,
to the park that shows people having fun,
May show how it’ll be again once,
But to be safe, bring the Mon !
Comments (9)
I really like that sculpture! Homemade food is way better too. nice poem…
Hey Hey Mr Doug!
Popping in to send a huge hug your way and wishes for a lovely weekend!
A parck with a statue of people having fun but at the side the symbol of modern time : the huge truck . I would prefer to see carriage with horse driving by elegant people of yore .
In friendship, Doug
Michel
Nicely written, and a rare “win” for normal people.
When I was a kid there was an amusement park on Pleasure Island, just across the intercoastal canal from Port Arthur, where I grew up. There was a pool where I spent many a fun hour with friends. And a wooden roller coaster that would literally take the breath out of me when it made it’s dips and climbs. Cotton candy and all that fun carnival food was there too, but also picnic tables for families to bring their food and have a good time.
Now the amusment park is gone, but other parks are there and fishing piers and boat launches. A golf course too.
Things change, some for the better, others not.
We gotta go with the flow, right?
Ava
Amusement Parks are no longer amusing in the majority. Too much money for too much hookem and same ole same ole stuff.
love the title. It is vital.
The 1st stanza I liked the best.
Take care,
Love it! Reminds me of the change here when Six Flags bought out Fiesta Texas. It’s a fun park, but man is it expensive. Extra money for the most thrilling rides, $27 for a soda, another $48 for a turkey leg. Still, if you can save up a couple zillion dollars, it’s fun to go. Our parents used to get the family season passes and those were the best. I love me some rollercoasters.
I enjoy your wry humor!