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Lonely On the Boardwalk

The Atlantic City boardwalk is a lonely place to be when it's early morning just after three. The stores are all closed, and the beaches are clear. Just look around and you won't see another soul near. At this hour, nobody wants to roam. Everybody is in their hotel rooms, or gone home. In the casinos, a few unfortunates are stuck. They fruitlessly continue to try their luck. Well, I'm an employee, and my shift is done. I'm going home a few hours before the rise of the sun.

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Date: 3/1/2021 9:49:00 AM
Yes Robert, the boardwalk can be a very lonely place when deserted. Have walked this one and Ocean City's boardwalk for miles. But never at 3am. I can see this clearly, and feel it. Familiar. A fave for me.
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