Santa Cruz
written by: Thomas Park
@mystified131
We spent a quick evening in the “City Lights” Bookstore
Rested up, boarders
In a house just off the Haight
Then it was South towards Santa Cruz
Short stop at the lighthouse
The beach was peaceful
A gentle side excursion
Between rides on the Boardwalk
After we gave coins to the fortune-teller
Your cousin served us wine
Made conversation
Her fair-haired husband returning later
(Time had little meaning)
From the waterfront,
Surfboard in tow
We spoke of moving to California
Leaving our emotional anchor
(Saint Louis)
But the millions of dollars
The earthquakes
The drought
The damp, chill sands of Santa Cruz
Remain in memory
Cool waves persist in time
Still caressing some tourist’s sandaled foot
Thomas Park is a multi-disciplinary artist living with his wife and 2 cats in Saint Louis, Missouri.
A big poetic inspiration is Philip Levine with his works that pay tribute to hard-working people. Thomas would like to follow in Mr. Levine's footsteps.
A big poetic inspiration is Philip Levine with his works that pay tribute to hard-working people. Thomas would like to follow in Mr. Levine's footsteps.
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