Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Daytona Beach This is one of my favorite beaches destinations in all the world. When I was a child we would visit there all the time several times a year because my grandpa my dad’s dad lived near the beach in that popular community till he passed away in 1982 or 1983. That town is a world tourist destination. Everyone has heard of this place in the world. I loved and enjoyed looking at the women in their fancy arrayed bathing suits that showed much flesh even though I was a pre teen women bodies fascinated me with all their voluptuous curves. I remember the bikini shops and the tattoo parlors and t-shirt shops along the coast. I remember the Daytona race track speedway And all the people that used to visit during Daytona 500 race. What makes this beach so memorable to me is my family was there the last night they allowed cars on the beach, All the cars at sunset that night got in a line facing the ocean and honked their horns and flashed their headlights till the beach patrol escorted every car off the beach. Since I was a pre teen this memory stuck with me as one of the favorite events that has transpired that evening in my life so unforgettably. I will never forget that particular sunset as the waves crashed to the shore. Nothing in my life has been so beautiful and sweet as the final time and night cars were aloud on Daytona Beach. Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I love the references to Florida which you often incorporate into your works. I think I remember your saying that you grew up in the Sunshine State, therefore, that makes it a local reference. I always appreciate when poets include them, because I don't usually write about my own area or parts familiar to me. I love this view: I remember the bikini shops and the tattoo parlors and t-shirt shops along the coast, and your memory of the last night they allowed cars on the beach would be something I, too, would never forget: All the cars at sunset that night got in a line facing the ocean and honked their horns and flashed their headlights till the beach patrol escorted every car off the beach. It's so uniquely American, and, as such, it holds a special meaning for me. The way you repeat your feelings about that event helps solidify it in the mind of this reader. I loved this poem. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Nostalgic, filled with personal Americana, with an appropriately conversational voice. I not only felt the sun and the stars, I heard the particular vernacular of that time and place. Much Grace, DC Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 dr_con wrote: Nostalgic, filled with personal Americana, with an appropriately conversational voice. DC thanks Dr Con, i was hoping the nostagic americana would be seen well in the poem review by you it works. many thanks. larsen aka vic Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 tonyv wrote: I love the references to Florida which you often incorporate into your works. I think I remember your saying that you grew up in the Sunshine State, therefore, that makes it a local reference. I always appreciate when poets include them, because I don't usually write about my own area or parts familiar to me. Tony yes tony i grew up in south florida inbetween ft lauderdale and miami. daytona beach is a little more northern florida than central florida if my my memory serves me correct. thanks for commenting. vic Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Dear Victor. This poem is wonderful. All imageries flows well. I google this beach and no wonder why inspired you this much and you wrote poem for the same. I loved the ending stanza. It feels inside some melancholy. Nothing in my life has been so beautiful and sweet as the final time and night cars were aloud on Daytona Beach. Well done. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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