Monday, July 11, 2011

Pretentious Paradise (Flash 55)

Mere miles off Massachusetts’ coastline, this island awaits:
noted summer paradise for pompous politicians and presidents.
Sailboats and yachts anchor side-by-side near sleepy seaside villages.
Well-tanned physiques, perfectly sculpted by personal trainers,
play mock tennis matches and wander through fancy boutiques
that cater to the well-groomed wealthy…
 ~ Welcome to The Vineyard ~

© Copyright Ginny Brannan July 2011


People of Chilmark, Thomas Hart Benton, 1920
*Chilmark is a village on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. 

A few facts about the Vineyard: During the summer, the usual 15,000 residents swell to 75,000. Presidents Clinton and Obama have vacationed there. The Kennedy's family home is just across the Vineyard sound in Hyannis, and they are known to spend time here. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis owned an estate here. Singers James Taylor and Carly Simon are residents of this island. Steven Spielberg filmed the movie 'Jaws' here. Actor John Belushi is buried here.
This is my first attempt at a Flash 55, a story told in 55 words
Photo prompt courtesy of Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales#73
 http://magpietales.blogspot.com/
Posted at Mr. Know-It-All's Flash Friday 55
http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-flash-55_14.html

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11 comments:

  1. Ann GrenierJuly 12, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I like your alliteration; I hear your irritation :-) Good flash 55!

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  2. MartinJuly 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    There are places along the south coast of England, where this could apply. Liked it, a lot.

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  3. the criticsJuly 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    thats a nice 55

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  4. HelenJuly 12, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    This could be included in travel brochures! Nicely done!!!

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  5. Tumblewords:July 12, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Nicely written! My town is rather like that, too. :)

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  6. Sue JJuly 13, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    It's always nice when the tourists go home at the end of the summer and the place returns to normal.

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  7. Tess KincaidJuly 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Great Magpie/55 combo!

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  8. hyperCRYPTICalJuly 13, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Two great pieces.

    Anna :o]

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  9. Brian MillerJuly 15, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    nice...love the voice in which this is written...smiles. great 55

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  10. G-ManJuly 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Ginny...
    Welcome to the Friday Funfest.
    What a fantastic Job!
    Loved your 55.
    I hope you found this to be creative, challenging, and Fun!
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  11. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    lovely,

    your poetry is charming, girl friend, keep it up.

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Thank you for reading my poetry and sharing your thoughts.

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