Poem a Day - For today's prompt, I want you to write a poem about a landmark. It can be a famous landmark (like Mount Rushmore or the Sphinx) or a little more subdued (like the town water tower or an interesting sign).
McCrossen's Dockside
Watering Hole
Halyards clanging against masts
pointing into clear blue sky
from bright white boats
lined up in dry dock
sailors at water's edge
sipping vodka on the rocks
Saloon
Sportsters tucked between hulls
silence rumbling the air
after announcing themselves
with deep throated cries
bikers lounging at plastic tables
imbibing neon margaritas
Bistro
Expensive automobiles
segregated in small packs
polished couture coterie
draped in gold chrome
financiers taking over bar stools
knocking back beers
Tavern
Bright flowered shirts
knee-length baggy shorts
Sneakers and flip-flops
kicking up dust
geriatrics gone wild
hammering double shots
Bar
For more about Poem a Day, go to Poetic Asides.
Love the "geriatrics gone wild" surprise.
ReplyDeleteAre there DVD's of the Geriatrics?
Weirsdo: When I'm done with the blackmail, I'll let you know.
ReplyDeleteI like the imagery of the sailors drinking vodka on the rocks!
ReplyDeleteAlso the words that thread through from start to finish, as landmarks in your poetry.
Jay: McCrosson's is just that kind of place.
ReplyDeleteI'm going for a beer now!
ReplyDeleteNoe Noe: I'm glad I inspired you to live right.
ReplyDeleteI can just sO picture this little town! As a matter of fact, I think I have it's twin in Solomon's Island! LOL! Another GREAT poem Nessa! You are VERY good!
ReplyDeleteYou sure this wasn't supposed to be posted over at Doug's place? I love the definitions!
ReplyDeleteThat poetry stuff is fascinating. I'll have to learn something about that stuff.
ReplyDeleteThis poem painted clear, visual images that took me from place to place.
ReplyDeleteThe last one really made me smile.
Excellent poem!!!
:-)
Great poem. I am glad my search for bar stools on the Internet brought me to your site.
ReplyDeleteMelli: You would have a great time there.
ReplyDeleteQuilly: Why? Because of all the alcohol?
Tom: I think you'd kick butt at it.
Jamie: Drink old folks are fun to watch.
Bar Stool Boy: You weren't the one who fell off of the motorized one, are you?
what a great set of images skillfully woven together!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJuliana: Thank-you.
ReplyDeleteCarletta: Thank-you, too.
Well I love marinas and being a water dragon, I'd be sitting at the watering hole all day given the chance.:)
ReplyDeleteThanks This was a great poem. :)