Sturbridge, Massachusetts
by Joanne Corey
people envision honeymoons
in romantic cities
Paris
Rome
tropical islands
Caribbean
Hawaiian
wonder-of-the-world-and-traditional-honeymoon-capital
Niagara Falls
we chose an 1830’s living-history museum
village green with church and general store
blacksmith, cobbler, potter
draft horses pulling a hay wagon through a covered bridge
water-powered sawmill, grist mill, carding mill
pastures, fields, barns
farmhouse kitchen with creamery attached
perfect for a pair of New England history buffs
with limited time and budget
on their first-ever vacation together
*****
This poem and photo first appeared here: https://silverbirchpress.wordpress.com/2015/08/02/sturbridge-massachusetts-poem-by-joanne-corey-my-perfect-vacation-series/ . I decided to post it today as I am trying to struggle through my email backlog so I can get back to writing blog posts, including some more about our recent Third-of-a-Century anniversary getaway. This at least is in keeping with the wedding anniversary and travel theme. And, yes, that is B and I cutting our delicious spice with buttercream frosting wedding cake.
— JC
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