Behind this locked gate is beautiful, peaceful
—and exclusive—Gramercy Park. Unless you
have a key (which you can buy if you live in one
of the buildings that face the park), you'll have
to admire it from outside the big iron fence.
And if you do have a key, leave the dog at home.
Gramercy, mercy, mercy! [you joe zawinul fans out there will get that reference] This photo certainly brings out my Curious George, but at the same time, I wonder "no dogs?" and "for the privileged few" only? This Curious George and his dog don't like to feel excluded? Woof!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd so will the Cannonball Adderley fans!
ReplyDeleteYesterday when I took this shot, the park was mostly occupied by little ones and their nannies. I agree, though -- waaay too much exclusivity.
I like the word play Coltrane.
ReplyDeleteI have mixed feeling about Gra mercy(!) Park. After all, it is the oldest private park in the U.S. It was originally constructed with exclusivity in mind. Would it be better used as a more equitable needle park? Should my backyard be open to all because its being held privately is too exclusive? On the other hand, if recent trends continue to their logical conclusion all of our state, local, and national parks will become the private enclave (or field of development) of the American (or is that the New World Order?) ruling class in what is fast becoming a kind of post-industrial feudalism.
Alexa, you have been showing us aspects of your "neighborhood" I scarcely knew existed. I really enjoy visiting your blog (obviously).
To embellish a "Why?" question:
"'Cause she knocks me off my feet
Can you dig it?
"There is no blog in the whole world
That can show me like you do
Mercy, mercy, mercy!"
interesting, Alexa...
ReplyDeletetell me more about this park...seems serene...:)
and, i must say its a great shot !!:)
I love where this went today.
ReplyDeleteTall Gary -- OMG, the pressure! (but thanks).
Rahul -- it IS serene, but that's mainly because no one gets to go inside!