Architecture for World Wide Wednesday (seven)

Posted in Travel and World Wide Wednesday: Travel Log, Photography, Poetry

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel
– not a destination.”
– Roy M. Goodman

Architecture for World Wide Wednesday

London, UK

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This is London calling!
Better get here running,
Not crawling!
Visit the sights
Maybe a few pubs
Then a little shopping
Even do the, bus hopping
Can’t you hear:
London is calling!”

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (thirteen)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Espoo

The little angel, that could
In a box made out of wood
Reminding us, of childhood
When life, was smooth

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (twelve)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Helsinki

The dude, quite proud
On his head
A seagull, shouting loud

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (eleven)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Helsinki

Havis Amanda
On the veranda
Naked,
Without any propaganda

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (ten)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Helsinki

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The lady in green
Twice now seen
She knows how to lean

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (nine)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

London

Winston Churchill
Standing on the hill
By the Houses of Parliament
Now that, is a statement!

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (eight)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

London

A horse driven chariot
Driven by a furious Harriet
All the way, to the Marriott

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (seven)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Lanzarote

The grumpy old lady
She ain’t none too shady
Even, when close to eighty

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (six)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Athens 

Pallas Athene with a spear
In full gear
To face all wars without fear

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues (five)

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World Wide Wednesday: Statues

“Every day is a journey,
and the journey itself is home”
Matsuo Basho

Athens 

Naked, with a lyre
Oh, there’s no fooling ya!

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