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| A peek of Hudson Harbor from the High Line |
Muhheakantuck (The Hudson)
She's born of Lake Tear of the Clouds,
meanders down and sidles past Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea
before slipping into the Bay
for which I raise my chin to collect her cooling breath
as I sit elevated above Manhattan's West side
once occupied by freight,
lifted 30 feet above city's hustle and bustle,
West Side Cowboys no longer needed
bravely waving flags before dangerous street-level trains.
Fur, wheat, timber aboard sloop-rigged vessels
once sailed toward Stoney Point Lighthouse
whose fog bell and light guided many a larger ship
into Hudson's Harbor.
Leisure has high-jacked the High Line,
pedestrians relax upon benches,
amble beside lush gardens, lick Mexican ice pops;
deciding between Cucumber Lime and Mango Chile
was difficult, so I had both.
Traffic upon the Hudson still welcomes industry,
but many a fine yacht I spy from my perch,
marvel at the history of surrounding area
and the future which awaits this mighty river.
by Margaret Bednar, May 31, 2018
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| A Mexican Ice Pop from LA NEWYORKINA |
This is linked with "Imaginary Garden with Imaginary Toads - Sanaa's Challenge - Water Under the Bridge".
a much longer walking tour video (about 30 minutes):
10 comments:
Gosh this is an absolute treat!💜 Thank you so much for sharing, Margaret. Good to have you back at the Garden 💜
such vivid images you created with this poem... :)
You took me right there, where I will never get to, and made me see it. Wonderful, Margaret.
I remember a tour there many years ago while on vacation with my sister
Nice write
much love...
Whata gorgeous narrative piece this is. City life can be most rewarding can't it?
What a fun write. I love the High Line!
I've been to New York once in my life, 17 years ago, but I recognised the places in your poem, Margaret, with fondness. I enjoyed the video tours very much!
I enjoyed reading your post!
Thanks for sharing this unique view of an iconic river. I like the sound of its original name too.
We occasionally visit NYC, mostly a stopover on or from an overseas trip. We somehow missed the High Line Park. It must be fairly new. Earlier this year from our docked ship we took the Brooklyn Naval Yard Ferry to the 911 Memorial Park. That was a pleasant ride and of course better still seeing the Memorial. Last time we were over there it was a big hole in the ground.
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