Half Moon Overlook :: susanthewinner :: Original Poetry

Half Moon Overlook

Half Moon Overlook

It was here on your bench

When moon was full, river in clear view

I was kissed, hugged

Proposed, vowed

Bonded with invincible love

Half Moon Overlook

It was here in your breeze

I was told legendary tales of Henry Hudson

He discovered “Land of Eden”

A passage to Pacific Ocean

But his mission ended tragedy stricken

Half moon Overlook

It was here by your fence

I heard wind blows, trees whisper

A strange voice revealed betrayal secrecy

However, I chose to overlook

Overlook love from Half Moon Overlook

Half Moon Overlook

It was here at your gate

While sky was grey, birds not singing

I was left alone, abandoned

He turned to mistress’ waiting pussy

My heart sank into Half Moon’s ruined bottom…

Half Moon Overlook is located on Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, Bronx. It overlooks the Harlem-Hudson confluence. It is named after Henry Hudson’s ship.100 ft in elevation.

Henry Hudson is a British navigator and explorer (1570-1611). He sailed in his ship “Half Moon” from the island Manhattan on the river that would bear his name to find passage to Pacific. Hudson presumably froze to death while his crew starved or were killed.

Copyright2009@susanyang

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kex commented on Half Moon Overlook 07-06-2009: well written, it conveys the emotions perfectly, well done, a tribute to you're talent; Reply to Comment

kex 07/06/2009: ***your

susanthewinner 07/06/2009: Thanks, kex.

mrlakeview commented on Half Moon Overlook 07-05-2009: Great image! I can feel the dissappointment! Was it the person or the location that caused the doom? Well done! Great story!; Reply to Comment

Hampton commented on Half Moon Overlook 07-04-2009: Exquisuite piece of poetry that casts mystical shadows throughout and captivates all that come to read it.; Reply to Comment

susanthewinner 07/05/2009: Thank you, Hampton.

tenderpoison commented on Half Moon Overlook 07-04-2009: ah, the places that must bear witness to our unfolding story...they are haunted by our own ghosts. this is beautifully written and so powerful we too can now see your ghosts...10; Reply to Comment

susanthewinner 07/05/2009: Thanks, tenderpoison, great comment from a very talented poet

Artie commented on Half Moon Overlook 07-04-2009: Another great write, from a very talented poet. I love the way you slowly, and carefully unfold the story. 10 from me.; Reply to Comment

susanthewinner 07/05/2009: Thanks Artie

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