WILDWOOD DAZE

A Poem that I wrote on a bus down to Wildwood NJ

WILDWOOD DAZE

April 7, 2011 at 1:19pm

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WILDWOOD DAZE..

As I ride this clanking some what rocky bus

we know as New Jersey Transit I ponder

my destination, while I joy ride to sunlit beaches

and do wop dreams that can only be WILDWOOD.

I sit here fighting that draining tired feeling that

always tries to steal my sunshine.

I will NOT allow it, for I am on my way to SANCTUARY.

AH' Sweet sanctuary the smell of the boardwalk , beaches laden 

with jelly fish and the call of the fudgie wugie man waits for me.

The smell of my childhood vacations, nostalgia flows through

my senses as if I were ten again.

I may be inspired to write a brilliant Shakespearian piece on

my way to Cape May County, who really knows.

What I do know is , I want to run my toes through the glistening

sand , have seaweed wash past me as I yell " AH SEAWEED"

Eat funnel cake and Curly fries slurp down clams and play putt putt

ride the biggest coaster they have all while staying a t a two star

motel from 1964.

Where I can bring back my youth as I forget the crime ridden abode

I call my home.

Breath in salt air , jump through a crashing wave as it washes my troubles

away, if only for a few days

As A Foot Note.....I wrote this about 4 years ago on my way to Wildwood NJ....On the 2 hour bus ride...lol. Thank you...for reading :)i

Reviews

[Anand Sehgal]

AH' Sweet sanctuary the smell of the boardwalk , beaches laden


with jelly fish and the call of the fudgie wugie man waits for me.

-----------------you have increased in me wanderlust :)
Love :)
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[Debbie_Philly]

Aww Thank you Anand :) What a wonderful compliment :)

[B. Boileau]

What a perfect picture you've penned. It brought back so many memories of the Jade motel, the three in the morning last calls, and that damn recording "watch the tram car please" Thank you ! you made my night !

[Debbie_Philly]

awwww Thank you !!! Yes ...Love Wildwood... the one of my childhood.... there was nothing better... Thank you for reading... and Whee are you from if I may ask !!

[B. Boileau]

Your entirely welcome... I was rised in Moorestown NJ (exit 4) live in Vegas now

[Moflo]

Its been ten years since I was at Wildwood, and I get a strong nostalgia from reading this as well! You described the atmosphere pretty well, great read for a snowy winter day for sure. Good write.

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you... and Im sorry it took so long to reply... I have been out of commission. I loved Wildwood growing up...will never forget those days. Where are you from ?

[ANM]

Really good poem I felt I was on the bus taking in the view!

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you so much ANM :)

[Devesh]

It's nice to read something that's so physical for a change. We all write a lot of abstract stuff, this one stands out as almost purely physical, and it delights the senses. The saltiness of the see, the sand underneath the feet, you captured it all. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece! =)

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you Devesh so much it means allot that you read and I really appreciate it... I will be over to read your work as well .... Thank you again !!

[Devesh]

You're most welcome :)

[Michael G. Smith]

It's always great to have happy childhood memories to lean on. This poem transported me there with all its colorful descriptions.

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you very much Michael... I'm glad you enjoyed it .. good to see you ! :)

[closed]

very fun to read.
you have a diverse art style

I like it

-Dream

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you Dream I appreciate that :)

[maria ( rose)]

I like that fudgie wugie man lol ... Love this poem!!
Nothing like the Jersey Shore.♥

[Debbie_Philly]

Thats for sure Maria... I know you know. ;) Thank you !! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Oh yeah i can imagine the wonder this place has. To have survived so long it has become an institution within the memories of so many. For most it simply feels like home

[Debbie_Philly]

Yes indeed Tate.... Thank you so much for reading... its been a while..I will be over to your place soon !! Hope all is well !

[Tate Morgan]

All is well thank you had dinner with my wife for our 4th anniversary Life is good

[Debbie_Philly]

awww Congrats Tate Thats Beautiful !!! :)