Sarah Bryant Poet Free verse

Bored In Manhattan

From my penthouse here in Manhattan
I observe crowds of bodies all in fast forward mode
Through slightly dampened windows I watch fascinated
As locals and visitors cramp into one “Big Apple”
More people in Manhattan than my four neighboring boroughs
I am just an unknown local or tourist to most
Later I sit among strangers and friends on black plastic chairs
Near the porcelain figurine of Elvis, the King 
Enjoying my Southern Country breakfast with a NY bagel for an extra dollar
In EJ’s Luncheonette, below my building, on the Upper East side

Different races, skins and religions harmonious
A multicultural city that never sleeps
Times Square magnificently lit at night
Bright lights all colors of the rainbow flicker
Broadway theatres and shows all famous in their own right
Central Park or Central “Perk” put us forever on the map, all thanks to six Friends
The rivers Hudson and Harlem bind us all together
As we chant to each other “Have a nice day” 
If you ever visit you will have no reason to be 
Bored in Manhattan

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Sher-Vawn Robinson January 18, 2016 at 1:32 PM Very nice different Interesting read But I cannot imagine Manhattan To be boring tho Keep writing

Skat A January 5, 2016 at 5:58 PM Sarah, This is a great read. I like your twist. For I too believe Manhattan has so much to give. SKAT Sarah Bryant January 6, 2016 at 11:09 AM Thanks Skat, I had to do a lot of research as I have never been to the states but while I was walking down the streets of Manhattan on google earth, i realised you can't be bored in Manhattan, hence the twist :) It made me want to go there :) Maybe one day :)