Anselmo Boles Poet Rhyme

Amsterdam

***I personally don't indulge in "soothing weed" 
                       but the Dutch and many others certainly do***









                                                Amsterdam


         Dynamic charm along many contradictions encompass Amsterdam

         House boats festoon canal while tenants toast wine and love Edam

         True blue blonds cranking bikes synchronize pace crossing a bridge

          Stoned laird hears enlightened souls chant verse perched on ledge


          Safe from surging water churches dominate rooftops ogling a tram

          Finely carved architecture tower above bars serving eggs and ham

          Cafes offer soothing weed dazzling each mortal with such privilege

          Fueling dreams of nirvana minds invoke desire to sharpen its edge








Penned: 06/16/2017
             12:34 a.m.
             Aboard cruise liner: Vision Of The Seas
             Docked in Amsterdam, Holland

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Valsa George February 19, 2022 at 4:17 AM When I think of Netherlands, I feel so sorry ! Amsterdam , its capital with such rich architectural and cultural heritage will no more be in the map after a few decades with global warming ! How ingeniously the people there adapt themselves to the rising levels of water ! Enjoyed your view of this city from your cruise ship . Anselmo Boles March 9, 2022 at 11:07 AM It's a beautifully country Valsa, I hope they'll find a way how to avert flooding and whatever they need to do to protect themselves and their native land. Thank you for your wise insight!...ab

Gershon Wolf August 19, 2021 at 6:12 PM MMMA = Mixed Message Martial Arts OR it could= Mixed Mad Marijuana Artists. Smiles, gw Anselmo Boles August 19, 2021 at 7:58 PM With my own eyes, I saw them puff--and inhale deep! Lol. Na-ah, I didn't visit the "Red District" more than once, and only as an observer. Keep smiling Gershon...ab