Travel Poems
Northwood Tree by Suzae Chevalier
The year was 2017
I was painting in Northwood West Palm
painting outside on street
I painted clouds and a tree.
Group painted all day
we kept painting till storm went away.
Stopped in Toys R Us–
great results of fellow painters galore.
All paintings will be in art show some day
I will put my artwork on suzae.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on August 10, 2011
updated on July 17, 2018
www.suzae.com
24 Hollywood Ave. by Suzae Chevalier
24 Hollywood Ave.Cranford New Jersey is a home that is white
this is the first house I lived in when I was born at night.
Just googled mapped it today
It was interesting it was still standing o.k.
Maybe I will go visit when on the train
see the area before I am old and grey.
Haven’t been to New Jersey since 2010
will visit state, only 2nd cousins are left.
Written By Suzae Chevalier on February 10, 2012
Cleveland Friend 2003 by Suzae Chevalier
Cleveland Ohio I went to
in 2003 yes indeed with a turtle named Toledo
named after an Ohio city.
Stayed at an artist hippie’s
who painted famous people which sold
left my belongings at Hippie’s sisters that
that had diabetes because she was old.
Artist hippie thought I was really hot
so wanted me to stay
but I said “no way
I’m on to Florida the sunshine state.”
Now artist’s sister still has
One of my CD’s,
I really did see Cleveland
like Lake View Cemetery
where it was gigantic and we did not terry.
Since then I went through Ohio state
but not through Cleveland which
makes Ohio the state so great
Maybe next time at another later date.
Written by Suzae Chevalier February 18,2011
updated on June 27, 2018
MEMPHIS 2006
Springtime in Memphis Tennessee
traveling with friend
last named pronounced Lee.
Stopping at a coffee bar
taking photos with local star.
Then going to river named Mississippi
taking sideway photos of Melodie.
Then off to Elvis’s daughters plane
“Lisa Marie” across from Graceland.
Brick wall with graffiti by fans for the King
just plain writing with no sparkling bling.
Elvis’s mansion surrounded by gate
store nearby with Elvis plate.
And of course an Elvis toy
given as gift for girl or boy.
Razel did take photo with King
she got a kiss, but wanted a fling.
Then up north from there is downtown
we stopped and listened to Jazz all around.
Razel took photos with ‘singers of the blues’
she posed sideways with no shoes
singers laughing totally amused.
Then Razel took a 1 hr snooze
while driving to Florida to get on a cruise.
Memphis was fun don’t get me wrong
this is the place where Elvis still sings his songs.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on March 4,2011
Bahamas Cruise 2006
Atlantic Ocean
On a cruise ship I did sail
going to the Bahamas
remembering it well.
Listening to bands that played
dance hits of their day–
That’s when the word
happy meant gay.
Taking photos on the deck
eating lobster, shrimp and steak.
Raining when ship does land
can not sunbathe on the sand.
Walking around to see the sights
Bahama’s tote bag I did buy–
A tote bag that caught my eye
even Bahamian lady very pleased.
I put them in my Bahama’s tote
More sightseeing before getting on boat.
Walking around the town
bargains everywhere to be found.
Now I will go back some day soon
I will look for stars and moons.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on February. 24, 2011
PHILADELPHIA 2007
Suzae with Nikon camera
To Philadelphia 2007 to catch a long train from Penn Station
I went to Philly for a mini vacation.
Traveling over the longest bridge
chugging along a vast mountain ridge.
Visited publisher in Philly that day
it was warm and sunny I do say.
Waking up refreshed to sight see–
Taxi driver picked me up for free.
I saw statues with soldier on horse
I think it was Paul Revere who
rode on my birthday in 1776.
This was the last photo for we felt before we went back
afraid of homeless people sleeping with their sacks
My experience with downtown Philadelphia 2007 was not like heaven.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on August 12,2011
updated on March 15, 2019
To Memphis 2006
Memphis Downtown
“Lisa Marie” plane across from Graceland-
that is where I pose for my fans…
Brick wall with graffiti by fans for the King,
just plain writing with no sparkling bling.
Elvis’s mansion surrounded by gate,
store nearby with Elvis plate.
And of course an Elvis toy
given as gift for girl or boy.
Then up north from there is downtown
stopped and listened to Jazz all around.
I took photos with ‘singers of the blues’
posed sideways with no shoes
singers laughing totally amused.
while driving to Florida to get on a cruise.
Memphis was fun don’t get me wrong–
this is the place where Elvis still sings his songs!
Written by Suzae Chevalier on March 4,2011
updated on March 6, 2019