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Seesaws In the City

In the 30’s, right on Broadway, For a temporary stay, Are a dozen lit-up seesaws Meant for passers-by to play. Once a staple of each playground, Now a seesaw is so rare Many people never saw one ‘Til they spied them waiting there. But they just can’t be resisted So each duo, taking turns, Shrieks with laughter as they rise, No thoughts of safety-type concerns. Oh, the simple joys of childhood Brought to life as a surprise - Head to Broadway, hop on board And try a seesaw on for size!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 2/2/2020 4:08:00 PM
See-saw, Marjorie Daw… Showing my age, I got seasick on my last ride... Enjoyed this ride though. Thanks, Ilene. Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 2/2/2020 11:31:00 AM
Even as a child, seesaws made no sense to me. One child gets off...bang!
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Date: 2/1/2020 2:42:00 PM
so cool if they are still around. I sure loved them in my day. I wonder if the one on the river front park is still there!!
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Date: 1/31/2020 4:08:00 PM
Another great write Ilene! I hadn't even thought of See Saws in a long time. Thanks for bringing that back!.....pat
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Date: 1/31/2020 1:28:00 PM
This was fun Ilene. There are so many "playground" items that you don't see around anymore due to safety concerns, though I survived them all.
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Date: 1/31/2020 12:46:00 PM
Think young and you'll stay young, when you start to think old you'll get old, that's what I believe anyway. Hold on tight lol. Tom
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Date: 1/31/2020 12:17:00 PM
Change "size" to "sighs" and you wrote a masterpiece! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 1/31/2020 12:10:00 PM
Oh what fun Ilene... and we are never too old to go on the seesaw or swings lol:-) hugs Jan xx a
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