In Paris Parks 1954
Today, for thirteen minutes,
It was 1954
And I found myself in Paris,
Mesmerized and wanting more.
Watching people, mostly children,
Interacting in a park
Was a pleasure to observe,
Thanks to a film by Shirley Clarke.
From the clothing (nothing denim!)
To the rides and carousel,
Life was captured in such detail,
By the faces you could tell
That the park was someplace special
Since an ordinary day
Brought so much to each expression
That each person did display.
A puppet show, my favorite part,
Caught joy and fear and glee,
The reactions of the children
Such a privilege to see.
I could have been among them
Had I been a child in France,
But today I was transported;
MOMA* let me have my chance.
*Museum of Modern Art, New York City
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2026
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