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California Sonata
Contributed by
softerware
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Thursday, 27th August 2015 @ 04:09:09 PM in AEST
Topic:
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We have few trees, just spindly palms
Our greenery the heat embalms!
And our water's running out;
We're in the 5th year of a drought!
The ocean's on one side you know;
And 2 hours up you ski in snow!
1/2 hour South our tourists go;
And cross the line to Mexico!
Hollywood and Disneyland;
The L.A. Walk of Fame is grand;
Should you love to play with Legos
You must visit San Diego!
However, lest you envy us;
And jump a westbound Greyhound bus;
Let me share a couple facts;
Like high-priced fuel and triple tax!
Our hills are dry and beige my dear;
And they catch fire most every year!
Felling trees and vegetation;
Victim to precipitation!
Eventually the skies turn gray;
And mudslides carry homes away!
Early in the morning waking;
To a bit of earthly shaking!
Twisters start with clouds and storming;
Hurricanes alarm when forming;
You are safe when cellar-bound;
Til it’s time to come to ground;
But earthquakes start beneath our feet;
And leave us nowhere to retreat!
It perplexes me to say;
We choose to live here anyway!!
They say the “big one” soon is due;
And we’ll do what we have to do;
Except of course abandon ship!
While our bridges sway and dip;
We know that what is up, comes down!
The proof is lying all around!
And when it’s over we’ll get calls;
from friends in Cyuahoga Falls;
Who heard the news and want to know;
When we’re selling; where we’ll go…
I tell each one that we’re all right;
Because we hung on really tight;
And even though we lost L.A.;
Most of San Diego stayed!
All this rolling wayward motion;
Moved us closer to the ocean!
By Two Thousand Ninety-Three;
We may own beachfront property!
We’ll pay our dues though black and blue;
For million dollar ocean views!
And think you’re nuts that you remain
With twisters, floods, and hurricanes!
Copyright ©
softerware
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2015-08-27 16:09:09]
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Re: California Sonata
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by Archie on
Friday, 28th August 2015 @ 01:23:34 AM AEST
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| I really like the meaning of this. One of the greatest flaws humanity has is comparing ourselves to others |
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Re: California Sonata
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 28th August 2015 @ 11:17:36 AM AEST
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I remember visiting as a teenager in 1969 and being told about (and shown) houses that slide down a hill very year.
"Timmy, this used to be a six lane road". It was two lanes. o.O
I myself have never envied that. I have for many a year now figured Arizona and/or Nevada will end up being the new S Cal!
This wonderfully written poetic verse had me smiling and gave some chuckles.
As always...thank you.
Tim |
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Re: California Sonata
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by JamesStockdale on
Friday, 28th August 2015 @ 03:24:07 PM AEST
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This was great as usual.
I haven't been to Ca. but this summed it up pretty good. It had a great flow too all the way through....
Amazing
James |
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Re: California Sonata
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 30th August 2015 @ 03:38:21 AM AEST
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yeah, people are like that!
So true!
Peace! |
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