This video is of a reading – in sterling Brooklynese – of Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s poem, Coney Island of the Mind. It was created and posted on YouTube by BooUrns28 and includes some of his own thoughts and memories.
“One belongs to Coney Island instantly . . . “
Lugging bags with bathing suits, the [...]
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Returning to Dreamland: Coney Island
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brooklynese, Coney Island, Coney Island of the Mind, Cotton Candy, Dreamland, Ferlinghetti, hot dogs and french fries, poem, Shatzkin's knishes, Stillwell Avenue, Surf Avenue on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
BROOKLYN, IN MEMORY STILL GREEN Copyright: All rights reserved. Jamie Dedes. midnightwriter @ymail.com
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