In the middle of Monterey Square,
in a hot city with – on this day –
occasional wind and rain, stands
one of many American monuments
to the memory of Kazimierz PuĊaski,
who fought for American independence.
(Click on the image to read the inscription.)
The monument emerges out of a mist made
up of trailing tree moss. From the pretzeled
limbs of live oaks, the gray veils part to
reveal iron railings, an obelisk, and a pale
slab under which may or may not lie the
remains of the soldier.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:45AM
For some strange reason, my grandfather had a statue of Pulaski. He was an immigrant Irish plumber. Apparently, he bought it when he was drunk. We grandchildren painted his beautiful white statue with poster paints in order to improve it. Shortly after it disappeared. Great memory.
June 1st, 2010 at 5:57PM
The really famous Pulaski, Ed Pulaski, claimed not to be descended from Kazimierz, even though some people tried to connect them.