Aberdeen

Dusty streets lined with trees 
and dry water channels
petrified veins in the scorching sun

The large stately homes
hinting at a more favourable era
Shells of buildings filled with 
memories of farmers’ markets 
and ghosts of Jewish pedlars

Monuments of rubble and decay
to drunken street kids 
and tumbleweeds.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed day.
A  Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 10:19 PM
Alexander great poem. Enjoyed reading........ SKAT **
Anderson-Throop Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 3:46 PM
GREAT IMAGERY especially nice the last verse....V
May Avatar
September 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Thank you very much for the kind words!
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September 12, 2013 at 6:24 AM
Alexander, I imagine you are from Aberdeen. your poems are amazing. stunning and beautiful. enjoyed reading all you have this far. luv...linda
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