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北卡的鴨子村

22屆 楊與沙



七十年代我們一家人
離開寒冷的Cleveland
來到有如仙境的Outer Banks
這裡有的是sun and sand

茫茫的大西洋
無際無邊
看海潮, 聽浪聲
這隨你的方便

想當年的 Outer Banks
超級市場禁止售啤酒
只能在餐廳軽飲啤酒
另有 Wright Brothers National Memorial
展覽其兄弟設計sub-sonic wind tunnel的複製品
和那有史以來首航的厾機原机(註一)


如今來到 Outer Banks 的鴨子村 (Duck village) (註二)
全村只有一條主路
是那 two lanes 的 Route 12
彎彎曲曲又長又窄,
每人都需遵守駕車時速卄五英哩的嚴律

鴨子村有清靜的淺黃色沙灘
清晨看到東方早起的金色太陽
和那美麗𡨴靜的內海湾 (The Currituck Sound)
傍晚看到無限好的夕陽

我們下宿的Barrier Island Station:
Resort Vacation Village
出門二百英尺便是內海灣,
只需五分鐘可步行到大西洋
住所每個窗口都可看到
近處的內海湾或大西洋

清晨六時卅分的沙灘
已有三三兩兩散步
五位釣魚人兒
期待着大西洋肥魚上鈎
多人拿着相機等待早起的太陽

我多次看到日出與夕陽
在作室外遊泳
偌大的七尺深水池
只有我在冷水中
全身輕鬆爽快明朗........
在大西洋鹹水裡
單獨與風浪鬥戰.......

村中和我交流的外來旅客
都說明年有機會一定再來
我們捨不得離開可愛小村
帶走四條別人送的小藍魚
彼此低語都說明年要再來!



(註一:參考:Wikipedia, a free encyclopedia: " 莱特兄弟飞机原机。这是世界上第一架动力驱动、重于空气、能够自由、受控并持续飞行的人造航空器。它由威尔伯和奥维尔•莱特发明建造。1903年12月17日他们驾驶此机在北卡罗来纳州的小鹰镇成功试飞。莱特兄弟通过他们原创性的科学研究发现了人类飞行的原理。作为发明者、建造者和飞行员,他们促进了飞机的发展,教会了人类如何飞行,并开启了航空的新纪元。")
(註二:參考:Wikipedia, a free encyclopedia: "Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The Town of Duck is Dare County's northernmost community, and one of the most popular resort destinations on the east coast of the United States. Incorporated on May 1, 2002, Duck is also the Outer Banks' newest town. Duck offers visitors outdoor recreational activities, summer events and concerts, water sports, fine dining, world class shopping, art galleries, and a nationally known jazz festival as well as the recent opening of Duck's new Town Park and south side boardwalk.
Geography: According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.416 square miles (6.26 km2), 1.302 is water, along the northern Outer Banks. Originally part of Currituck County to the north, the stretch of the Outer Banks which includes Duck was transferred to Dare County in the early 20th century. The region was named for the many ducks and waterfowl in the area. During the peak vacation season the population increases to over 20,000.
Tourist Attractions:
The town park is a recreational facility with trails through the Maritime Forest and willow swamp. It also has an amphitheater, playground, picnic shelter, and public kayak/canoeing launch. Duck's beach was named one of the "Top 15 Family-Friendly Beaches in America".
鴨子村本地人口只有369位, 暑假期間全村高達 20,000位人口)
(寫於北卡Outer Banks 10/11/2014:三首詩之一)