I have visited Ipswich many times and can relate to this poem as I read it for the first time today. The visual I remember are the shallow water inlet flats and seafood.
Allan, Ipswich is a beautiful town steeped in history, like all the towns and cities in this area. It's just short ride from where I live - three towns over.
Glad you enjoyed it Allan. I had never read either poem. I also didn’t know about heartbreak Hill, which has been gone for well over 100 years it seems.
I have visited Ipswich many times and can relate to this poem as I read it for the first time today. The visual I remember are the shallow water inlet flats and seafood.
Yes, it sounds like a wonderful place. Thanks, Andrew
Allan, Ipswich is a beautiful town steeped in history, like all the towns and cities in this area. It's just short ride from where I live - three towns over.
I thought you might find this link interesting - The Legend of Heartbreak Hill, with a poem of the same name by Celia Thaxter - https://historicipswich.net/2022/10/11/heartbreak-hill/
Before I posted I found the website and even signed up. That poem, the one about heartbreak hill is beautiful and sad. Pamela, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Allan. I had never read either poem. I also didn’t know about heartbreak Hill, which has been gone for well over 100 years it seems.