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Visiting Sunnyside

Ichabod Crane sprang from the brain Of someone most deserving Of Sunnyside, his proud domain. His name? Washington Irving. He also wrote a tale of note About one Rip Van Winkle Who found a sleeping antidote To shoo away each wrinkle. His home, intact, you can, in fact, Both tour and pay a visit. The costumed guide will not distract From landscape most exquisite. With river view, we wandered through The rooms that Irving favored And sampled life the way he knew When simple joys were savored. A worthwhile trip and here’s a tip – Before you go farewelling, The gift shop’s one you shouldn’t skip – Cool souvenirs they’re selling!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/24/2016 6:19:00 PM
oh that sounds so delightful to visit the place where that clever writer grew up!! I was at Mark Twain's place and the cave from Tom Sawyer!! very nice, as always, Ilene.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2016 4:28:00 PM
thank you, andrea! i've visited mark twain's home in connecticut, also, which is a great place to see as well...
Date: 5/23/2016 5:47:00 PM
You have poetically described a site in upstate New York impressively with this presentation. It's good to see your work presented here again.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2016 4:26:00 PM
hey robert! it's good to see you here again, too! thanks for reading and commenting...

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