Going to Sandusky

My ol’ hometown 

Dear Sandusky 

On the south shore 

of Lake Erie

Saint Mary’s church 

a few doors down from 

my ol’ house 

a short walk down to

gorgeous gardens 

around the the big clock

Boy & the Boot fountain 

standing proudly 

Memories of neighbors 

walking about 

without fear of the world 

without fear of hate

Memories of walking 

lovingly with my mother

past the picturesque 

downtown 

Woolworth’s

Gray Drugs

Even JCPenney’s

A stop for a candy bar

Down to the ferry 

to Cedar Point

Waves of bluish green 

on the round trip ride

across the Great Lake

Hand in hand with Mom

Watching the seagulls fly

A place of peace 

where my dreams lie