You're Probably From Escanaba If...

You're Probably From Escanaba If...

© by Bud Lemire on March 28, 2014

You're probably from Escanaba if

Its history and memories give you a lift

If you've cruised down Ludington street and you've seen

Ludington Park with the grass so brightly green

If you've been in the Beach House and over the bridge too

And wandered around the Island when skies were blue

If you fished by the water plant on a warm summer night

Or at the Municipal Dock took in a beautiful sunset delight

If you listened to the City Band play at the bandshell

Or heard the ringing of St.Joseph Church's bell

If you remember or climbed Horseshoe Hill

Or on Ludington street had a Chinese Fire drill

If you caught pollywogs in a pond by the island road

Or chased frogs or even caught yourself a toad

If you caught fish in a hole in the ice

Or at Mueller's Restaurant had a pizza slice

If you bought your groceries at the A&P store long ago

Or stopped by Jupiter, or Kresgies, then you might know

If you were a regular at Ernie's Party Store every day

Or stopped in to Gus Asp, because it was on the way

You're probably from Escanaba if you enjoy this poem

And it brought you back to the place you call home

Just a poem to share with all my Eskymo friends