Chicago Central Park

Chicago skyscrapers are peeking into their lake mirror
Autumn leaves floating around the land so clear
Concrete bridge where people are low voice talking
Squirrels running out in front of joggers who are walking

Leaves of every color on the ground – showing red and gold.
People in the park are finding things to do, both young and old.
Mirrored building is sneaking a peek at herself in nature’s mirror
When we are here, none of us feel much fear.

This is a safe place if you grew up in the windy city.
We are loving it as much as we can; our knowledge is pretty
We have culture and the Bears and fancy pizza too.
Best of all, when you are here, you are close to the zoo.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
November 24, 2021 at 3:29 PM
So many wonderful "Central Parks" around the country. I remember St. Louis's well with its planetarium, the Jewel Box, etc., and we have one here in Ashland, KY. Nice places to chill.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Lovely for sure!
Wolf Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Pretty interesting. You've got a great memory. You penned this so much better than I possibly could. Huzzah! (Couldn't pass this one up, could I now?!) Smiles, Gershon
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November 21, 2021 at 11:40 PM
I lived in Chicago for 9 years; and I remember how wonderful the park was.
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