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Jacksonville Journeys: Poems from the River City

A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.

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01

Geography

River City's Flow:

Jacksonville's spirit, a gentle tide,
St. Johns River's beauty, a scenic ride.
In every wave, a story to confide.

02

Geography

Cummer Museum's Art:

A collection of treasures, a visual feast,
Jacksonville's culture, for man and beast.
In every painting, a message released.

03

Geography

TIAA Bank Field's Roar:

A football stadium's energy, a fan's delight,
Jacksonville's passion, day and night.
In every cheer, a team takes flight.

04

Geography

Jacksonville’s Riverside Glow:

In Jacksonville, the rivers gleam,
With waters bright, a tranquil dream.
With parks so green and skies so wide,
In every heart, the city's pride.
A place of peace, of endless flow,
In Jacksonville, joy does grow.

05

Geography

Jacksonville’s Ocean Song:

The ocean sings to Jacksonville's shore,
With waves that crash and seagulls' lore.
In every sunset, a story told,
Of sandy beaches and hearts bold.
A city's pulse, both calm and strong,
In Jacksonville, life's sweet song.

06

Geography

Jacksonville's Heart:

In Jacksonville's streets, where rivers meet,
Bridges rise and dreams are sweet.
From ocean's call to parks so wide,
Jacksonville's charm is deep and wide.
A city of warmth, bold and grand,
Jacksonville, a welcoming land.
Nature's beauty, urban cheer,
In Jacksonville, all is clear.

07

Geography

Jacksonville Nights:

Under the stars, Jacksonville dreams,
A city of endless schemes.
From twilight's hush to dawn's bright cheer,
Jacksonville's spirit is always near.
Lights reflect on river's grace,
Jacksonville, a magical place.
In every corner, old and new,
Jacksonville's heart is pure and true.

08

Geography

Beachy Blunders:

Jacksonville's beach, sand so white,
I tried to surf, what a sight.
But then I wiped out, oh so fast,
The surfers laughed, "What a blast!"
From waves so high to sun's delight,
Jacksonville's charm is pure and bright.

09

Geography

Riverwalk Romp:

Riverwalk, with views so grand,
I took a stroll, hat in hand.
But then I tripped on narrow path,
And splashed right in, what a bath!
The tourists laughed and helped me out,
In Jacksonville, joy's about.

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