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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Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 6:19 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.
Bauer Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 4:28 PM
thank you, andrea! i've visited mark twain's home in connecticut, also, which is a great place to see as well...
Pettit Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 5:47 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.
Bauer Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 4:26 PM
hey robert! it's good to see you here again, too! thanks for reading and commenting...
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