Glen Echo Amusement Park

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This poem is written for the accompanying new painting of the same name, by the artist Paul McGehee. Paul is a brilliant local artist from the Washington, D.C. area whose forte is creating moments in time on canvass. I encourage everyone to checkout his website and art at http://www.paulmcgeheeart.com/mainframe.shtml. He's also on facebook. Note the painstaking detail in all his paintings. I'm sure you'll find poetic inspiration through his works.

Glen Echo Amusement Park

Remember those days,
That twiddled away,
Those days spent with family and friends?
Bright sunny days,
With warm summer rays,
Those days you never wanted to end?

I can recall,
A park near Great Falls,
One with a grand carousel.
With Coaster Dips,
Flying Scooter trips,
And the popcorn they used to sell.

My parents and I,
Before they both died,
Would visit 2 or 3 times a year.
Nestled quaintly,
Outside of D.C.,
Where the Potomac and C&O run near.

A post card demo,
Of live Art Deco,
Where artists and bands would appear.
With picnic grounds,
And merry go rounds,
Puppet shows that brought children cheer.

A nostalgic lark,
Lit up after dark,
The musical sounds you would hear.
The Spanish Ballroom,
And Calliope tunes,
And the Wurlitzer Organ-ere.

A century old scene,
Pastoral, serene,
A dream of entertainment and art.
Step back in time,
And magically find,
Glen Echo Amusement Park.



Copyright © October 2010
Kevin Mooney

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rsalassi commented on Glen Echo Amusement Park

10-11-2010

A beautiful trip down memory lane.........................

ginga commented on Glen Echo Amusement Park

10-11-2010

Mooney, A bigger than life poem about fun times of an era gone by. I agreee the artist is fabulous and he reminds me of Don Sawyer an artist that resides in VT , originally from Maine. ty for the fun. ginga

Charlie23 commented on Glen Echo Amusement Park

10-11-2010

Well written, Kevin! You have way with your writing where you can take your readers to another place.... I found this one very enjoyable...

Marsink commented on Glen Echo Amusement Park

10-11-2010

You brought your memories to life in this amusing piece, tying together the fondness of family and friends in focus, while bringing relevance to that Park. On point meter and rhyme to make a flavorful read! Applause building!

MindNumbing commented on Glen Echo Amusement Park

10-11-2010

Beautiful... both the painting and the poem! I appreciate the way you can weave together a story, Kevin. Most poets fall short in that sense, but you thrive. Well done!

The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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