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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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July 12, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I'm a coffee person myself, but the imagery in this lovely write is much like me, so yes to the question above. I am an urban queen, for sure. Great job. Peace, Ivy
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July 8, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Very nicely done and thank you for commenting on my work also.
Winter Avatar
July 8, 2008 at 12:28 PM
You are on a roll Matthew - can't keep up with you! Another wonderful write about the city. You give it a life of it's own in your unique way, which is truly magical. Love "like a strand of pearls around the neck of an urban queen". Wow. Awesome. Love, Shar
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July 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Excellent!!! Life in the city...reminds me of my time spent in New York. o matter the thoughts of the individual the city kept on going, unaware of what it was missing. Great work Matthew. My best to you, Charlie
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