Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

A Poet's Sweet City,A Gift Outright

No world class historic buildings 
will you find here.
No historic Trevi Fountain.
No Arch de Triumph, no!
No famous bus lines either.
No major parades seen on TV.
No zany activists with signs nor
drums or harming others will you 
see.

You can walk here without fear
day or night.
No knifings, shootings nor fist
fights.
No drive by shootings day and 
night.
My sweet city, a gift outright

I learned in Chicago to beware
of my back.
I rarely have that thought, any
longer!
"A boogeyman might get you"
is what I was taught.

Now, I leave my door unlocked 
these days.
Unafraid someone might kill
me as I once feared.
And drive without a care that a 
car is following me.

You can leave packages on your
deck for days!
Or your mail in a cute rural mailbox.
All will remain perfectly O.K.
Your neighbors roll in empty
trash bins if you are not home.
So, I ask you~ is this a gift from
God or what?

On streets here, as you drive,
people wave to you?
Why...saints  alive!
Lovely smiles, a daily surprise.
American flags in pride wave 
here.
Pride in the USA is acceptable.
Patriotism is in full, unabashed 
gear!

And in this city, poetry found me.
Plus one poet here reached right
Through the screen and into my 
soul!
Removed it, so that I became able 
to see,
The unbeknownst potential that
resides in me.


Poem inspiration credit to~
Matthew Anish
"Beautiful Day in New York City"
(Hey Matthew, thank you! PR)

September 25, 2019

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Gershon Wolf September 26, 2019 at 1:41 PM Incredible tribute to Matthew, Panagiota. I'm awestruck by it. Wow. ~ Gershon Panagiota Romios September 27, 2019 at 6:50 AM LOL..I don't think Matthew even knows it. PR

Jennifer Proxenos September 26, 2019 at 11:02 AM Sounds like a perfect destination to head for Panagiota - an awesome write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Panagiota Romios September 26, 2019 at 11:09 AM Great city...and I did not want to come here.. But daughter and son in law wanted me in the same city. Wise of them Panagiota

Caren Krutsinger September 26, 2019 at 7:14 AM ""A boogeyman might get you" is what I was taught." - I think we all learned this. Well done indeed! Panagiota Romios September 26, 2019 at 7:41 AM The boogeyman worked when I was a kid, But Chicago has plenty to be frightened of. Killing is a popular sport,beatings,.. The Good people in Chicago are concerned. An SUV drove through the Woodfield Shopping Mall. And that story was hidden so fast. Crackpots. PR

Anne-Lise Andresen September 26, 2019 at 4:51 AM - A picture of a place we would love, Panagiota :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Panagiota Romios September 26, 2019 at 5:02 AM Hi Anne-Lise! Yes, you would love it. I forgot to mention no glaring street lights are here..I cannot bear those. And the quiet here is truly awesome! I grew up in big cities. They do have their advantages, but I prefer the countryside and the kindness. Love, Panagiota and Cat ^..^

Tom Cunningham September 25, 2019 at 11:52 PM Sounds like heaven on earth Panagiota, its the way it should be. A lovely dedication to Matthew too. Tom. Panagiota Romios September 26, 2019 at 12:12 AM Hi, Dearest Tom. Pretty close to heaven. I like Matthew's poetry. He's quite humble about his accomplishments in poetry. That is an impressive quality. Hope you are well. I was sick all day. But better now..ate sausage that was too spicy.))) Panagiota xxx