Debbie Guzzi Poet Free verse

Broadway Airs

The eternal buzz of city anglers
brash, angry, hornets ever selling egos.
Shrieking anxiety laced, analog, syllables, idiotically.
Hoping against hope, urchins, desperations end,
strumming ancient chords in vain efforts,
praying evermore for ordained kindness's eye.
Telltale ubiquitous blighter's energetically begging on.
How on heaven's earth can anyone 
begrudge absolution, hand out shackles instead.
The august city in full ultraviolet,  
never ever satiated, each mouth open.
Raw as meat, uncooked, questionable, objectionable,
waiting on the angler's hook obediently.

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Harry Horsman April 13, 2020 at 1:39 AM Taking a roam through my favourite poems on soup. So glad to have been touched again, with your superior poetry, You really have got the human race sused. Stay Safe Debbie... Debbie Guzzi April 13, 2020 at 10:21 AM wow you know I've written thousands of poems & often when I have cause to reread one, I think, I wrote that?? LOL I do think this one holds up to the test of time. Thank you, Harry.

Painted Hunter March 3, 2013 at 11:13 AM Congrats on the win in this challenging contest...this poem is a lesson in vocabulary for me...haha. Very nice, Debbie!

Poet Destroyer A March 3, 2013 at 9:17 AM Debbie, congratulations with your awesome win..xox~PD

Kash Poet March 3, 2013 at 6:13 AM Congratulations on your win:Excellent poem in this challenging form.

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2013 at 3:02 PM Great vocabulary in this one!!! It must be the imposition on us to use so many vowels!! Congrats, Debs, I enjoyed your subject matter too,

Vicky Tsiluma March 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM Stunning write Debbie! Always a delight to read your work. Congrats on your win!

Deborah Burch March 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM What a vernacular!!! Awesome Miss P!!! ;) I don't always comment, but I love reading your work. You're fabulous!! Congrats on your win!! Love you bunches. Miss S.

David Williams March 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM Debbie Congratulations on your placement in my contest, you painted a wonderful picture of city life, though some may hate that kind of life, well done...David

Cyndi Macmillan February 8, 2013 at 11:38 AM I was scratching my head wondering what I missed... the amount of words per line, then? I think? Cause you dazzled me with the arrangement and the con/vow was perfect, yes? Thanks for checking mine :D We are having a blizzard today. Everything is closed, schools, libraries. Hubby is home and I was so exhausted that I crawled into bed, stuck a pillow on my head and slept for two hours (just woke up, 1:30 pm here) I feel like I could eat a 12 oz steak, honest... iron must be low... hugs, Dee xox

Harry Horsman February 8, 2013 at 5:24 AM very poignant poem, Debbie, a scene in many cities of the world today, and getting worst, amazing poetry is this,, to my fav, i do like you writing like this,, Debbie Guzzi February 8, 2013 at 6:24 AM so glad Harry, it's Free Verse ;) not many want to put the effort to follow the bread crumb trail of my thoughts!

Joy Wellington February 6, 2013 at 10:19 PM Wow!! I never want to be there, only pasted through and that was good enough for me. For some however it is heaven on earth. A teaching write Debbie. Thanks. One love, Joy Wells

Daver Austin February 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM If you are talking about New York, I fully agree. If I never go to the Big (rotten) Apple again it will be too soon. I will say, though, I was really turned on by the Museum of Modern Art. For some reason I have come in contact with the worst elements from that city instead of the best. Love, daver Debbie Guzzi February 6, 2013 at 3:44 PM I must say though that this time in it felt much cleaner and safer ..more like Epoct Center than NY City BUT I was in the Theater district

Sara Kendrick February 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM Very expressive and descriptive work that you have penned..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest..I hope that you are feeling much better since I last heard from you..Sara

Cyndi Macmillan February 5, 2013 at 3:41 PM WHAM! Loved this. I took a close look for you, to make sure con/vow was kept. Can you do the same for me, Sis? I just posted mine. What a mindbending, sweat-inducing, rollercoaster ride David created. Not sure whether to pat him on the back or smack him on the bum! LOL... anyhoo, my po is called Katrina's Aftermath... I could sure use a 2nd set of eyes. No rush, hon... hug Smokey for me. I miss my cat :( xox Dee

Frank Guglietta February 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM I enjoyed how you wrapped it up.

John Loving Iii February 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM Words words words!!!

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM Vivid imagery, Debs! I would imagine you are much more familiar with the city scene than I am . I got to see N. Y.C in just one day and I remember racing down Broadway. Sure wish I could have seen a show.

Russell Sivey February 4, 2013 at 3:54 PM This is an intense and glorious write you have written here my friend! I truly loved reading this enlightening poem this afternoon! What a powerful piece, a unique approach, Awesome Work!!