A Walk Around

A walk around suburban streets
Is peaceful and it's pretty
But if you want to people-watch
You just can't beat the city.

My grandson's neighborhood's
The perfect venue for a stroll
With lots of ghosts and pumpkins
But with not one living soul.

I love to have his company
Though when it's only me,
Manhattan, with its melting pot,
Is where I'd rather be.


*originally posted yesterday,
but deleted by Poetry Soup 
(as per an email I received from them)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Johnson Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 3:15 PM
You just made me wish I lived in a lively city. For where I live, it makes me feel, isn't it a pity. :)
Wolf Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 4:51 PM
Amen, Ilene!! … I lived in a suburb of Chicago from age 10 - 18. Used to walk around the block a couple times in the evening and see---nobody. Even used to yell out (ala "A Thousand Clowns"): 'Alright, all you campers. It's time for volleyball now!" Again, nothing. ... It's the city, for sure, for me! Best wishes, Gershon
Andresen Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 1:33 PM
- Enjoy your walk with ghosts and pumpkins, Ilene ... hope it's not troll :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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October 22, 2018 at 12:45 PM
I'm there ;) well writ! xomo
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:22 PM
I enjoy people watching more so now I'm retired as I dont have to rush. Tom
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