Sunday, August 31, 2008

Various Spectacles

The following are selected views of Spectacle Island, in Boston Harbor.


Visitors Picnic,
Then walk path to the top
-Spectacle Island.

Eager to please us,
She was a blazing whirlwind
-fetching here and there.

Mohawks dump king's tea,
Crates float in moonlit harbor
-hundreds watch from docks.

Morning after battle,
He came up from the hold to see
-star spangled banner.

On Boston Common,
Children look at ice sculptures
-watch fireworks explode.

One country marched in,
waving banners of freedom
-to protect its oil.

Chiseled Presidents
Look out on troubled nation
-their wisdom ignored.

Murphy's Haiku #30
Mitch went out to pool,
Noticed everyone staring
-looked down-forgot trunks!

One Single Impression: Spectacle

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22 comments:

  1. koujiAugust 31, 2008 at 4:11 AM

    i especially like the last one. :) something out of a bad dream.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    You always have so many different takes on the prompts, Edward! I enjoyed them all, but especially the first. Isn't it ironic that what once was a city dump is now where people go to picnic?

    (I am Boston born and raised, actually Winthrop)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Spectacular!!!

    I didn't know about the island- am going to go look at it on google earth.

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  4. SandyCarlsonAugust 31, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks for these images of Boston! Edward, you have painted the city for me today.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    I especially appreciated the spirit of the poems and how the wisdom of previous presidents was ignored in our times. Very powerful.

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  6. RavenAugust 31, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    What a great collection. I like the last three best, but they are all great. Love your photos too.

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  7. anthonynorthAugust 31, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    I feel I know the place. If I ever go swimming there, must remember trunks.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    The many faces of spectacle - lots of fun and brain food here.

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  9. susanSeptember 1, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    Enjoyed your takes. But what I really want to know is how to put your Barack button on my page. I am so jealous. Hope to hear from you soon.

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  10. gautami tripathySeptember 1, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    I like the Mohawk one!

    I catch words haphazardly

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  11. spacedlawSeptember 1, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    I like the tea party one (and all the others) but the last one made me laugh.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    ..a guided tour_boston..many thanks..

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  13. JP/debSeptember 1, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    I love the history woven throughout. But, Murphy's Haiku brought a wide smile to my face - merci! JanePoet ~ JP/deb

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  14. me ann my cameraSeptember 2, 2008 at 5:53 AM

    Love them all... poor Murphy!

    Historically fetching is the dumping of the tea reference. Apparently my several generations back, many greats of a grandmother, watched this spectacle taking place in Boston Harbor.

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  15. DeLiSeptember 2, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    i love teh last photo too! dreamy!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    I did not know there was a Spectacle Island neat Boston! Thanks for that and thanks for all the beautiful poems. You always leave me with so many beautiful visuals.

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  17. Cassiopeia RisesSeptember 2, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    I just loved all of your verses and the photos are great. Lucky you to have such a beautiful Island called "Spectacle" Well done my friend


    love-bd

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  18. Tumblewords:September 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    These are all wonderful, but I'm especially fond of 'chiseled presidents'! Nice work...

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Edward,
    I think you're great!
    I always smile here. And think.
    Karen

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  20. Patois42September 3, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    Oh, HA HA HA to the last one. A joy to read and smile broadly. Loved the scenes you created in the others.

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  21. qualcosa di belloSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    awesome all the way around!! so many variations on the theme. the last caught me joyfully off guard & i thank you for the belly laugh!!

    & those photos...just, wow!!

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  22. Annie JeffriesSeptember 6, 2008 at 2:22 AM

    Hommage to #30

    Serious chuckles
    bursting out at 11:21 PST.
    Stomach aching, BAD.

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