The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk Whistles, jeers Unrelenting young men Ladies in swimsuits sigh while passing by Screams from the Wild Mouse Creaking ominously against summer skies What happens if it fails to make that turn? Spinning wheels, colorful trophies “Step right up and try your luck!” “Come on, Dad, it’s just a buck.” Children’s laughter Fun House draws a youthful audience Mom and Dad slurp snow cones outside Buzzing overhead Plane with trailer invites diners: “Sample succulent fare at Oyster Pad” Honking trams Make room for commuters Who heckle pedestrians Pounding surf Lovers entwine beneath the wooden planks Whispering promises of eternal affection Cooing pigeons Stalk the waffle stand Wings flutter when bounty’s found Yawning toddlers Mothers cradle in their arms Dads wearily tote huge, stuffed bears * for the Sounds of Summer challenge