This is my first time doing a quadrille.
Written for dVerse Quadrille.
My husband grew up
on an island;
perhaps that’s why
he’s a man
unto himself.
At the end
of each street
was a lagoon
stretching out
into the ocean.
He reminisces that
a childhood on
City Island
was the best way
to grow up.
NAR©2024
44 Words
This is “Sleepy Lagoon” by Henry Mancini
The Elephant's Trunk 
Wow, he grew up on an island, with lagoons? Coolness! 😀
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Yes, he did, but before you start getting too excited, it wasn’t a tropical island or anything like that. City Island is in the borough of The Bronx in New York. That said, it’s still an island with a bridge to get there, one main street running down the center and side streets with little beaches at the end of each one. It was a fabulous place for kids to grow up!
Thanks, CA. So glad you’re enjoying my stories!
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How wonderful to have a lagoon at the end of each street! Sounds so idyllic.
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Very true. Thanks for your comments.
We’ve been back to City Island many times.
I’d be happy living there by the water forever.
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Nice, Nancy! I can see why he might think so. First Q Accomplished! 🙂
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Thanks for your lovely comments, Lisa.
We could live there forever. ☀️
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You’re welcome ❤
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I’m sure I would have liked growing up with a lagoon at the end of my street rather than a culdesac. What a lovely reflection and I love the music, too. ❤️🙏🏻
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Oh, I agree totally! 🌞
Thanks Melissa.
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The music goes well with your words
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Thanks, Glyn.
Henry Mancini had it going on.
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Lovely! I especially like the opening stanza.
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Thanks, D! It suits him well.
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That close to the sea makes life very special….
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It’s a life like no other.
Thank you, Björn!
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And his love of fishing possibly, too. Peder was also raised on a very small island. As they say, small world.
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🩶 The Storm Sisters 🩶
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How lovely to have a lagoon at the end of the street 💙Nice one, Nancy! 👍
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At the end of each street, Lesley!
It’s still like that, only more crowded.
Thanks so much for your ver y nice words. 🩵
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How marvellous 🥰 Every street should have a lagoon!
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Oh, I agree! It’s just delightful! 🌞
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My pleasure x
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That does sound idyllic 💜💜
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That would be my dream childhood, Willow,
running and playing carefree on the beach. 🩵
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Lovely 💜💜
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Nancy, the use of each word paints a vivid picture, and the nostalgic reflection on City Island adds a delightful touch!
~David
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Lovely to know, David!
Thanks for your very kind words.
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