City Evenings

skyscrapers stand tall in the heart of the metropolis Only a hint of rain tonight Clouds block the stars Yet one or two still shine through City dwellers sip tea and watch the passing parade from their windows One by one they slowly tire and fall asleep A flickering screen in each apartment Another city evening passes Out of the millions living here Is there one for you? Is there a heart which contains room for a friend or lover? Surely, the city will answer your call Eyes that have seen winter turn to spring - turn to summer Now close for a night Tomorrow will be another search for love there is our city gleaming at night - like a strand of pearls around the neck of an urban queen