City Lights In the Rain a Collaboration

City Lights In The Rain    A Collaboration 

His umbrella in hand held so very tight,
as he stands there motionless, in the park.
Gazing at a city, that lured him each night.
This city the only place, to ever leave it's mark.

The city lights guide him home,
even in the rain they light up!
Taking the path that is shown.
Sipping courage from a cup!

His soul allowed the rain,
to cleanse it of all the old.
But it wouldn't take the pain,
that left him feeling so cold!

Squared up to buildings so high,
the fear he forgets on his walk.
Cleared his mind with only a sigh,
listening to the cold rain talk!

To a city that stripped him of all,
his love, job, and a life he did adore!
But in the end when he stumbled he did fall,
and all his happiness now was no more!

His sole torment and only joy,
was the view walking from here!
Keeping in pity like a little boy,
Leaving the lights is his only fear!


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12-27-17

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/30/2019 4:18:00 AM
Ah James lol i remember this! It was so much fun writing with you! We will have to do it again please lol! ;)
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Date: 1/21/2018 4:07:00 PM
We chose the same pic James and I love your interpretation of the image:-) many congrats to you and Brenda:-) hugs Jan xx
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James Swartz
Date: 1/21/2018 5:34:00 PM
Thank you Jan. Congrats to you on your win too!
Date: 1/21/2018 4:54:00 AM
Congrats on your win in my contest James...thanks for your support
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James Swartz
Date: 1/21/2018 8:36:00 AM
Thank you Joseph! It was a fun contest to do.
Date: 12/31/2017 10:24:00 PM
Excellent write, from the first line until the last!
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James Swartz
Date: 1/1/2018 11:00:00 AM
Thank you Arthur! It was Brenda's creativity that made it so good!
Date: 12/31/2017 11:02:00 AM
Excellent write for the contest James...
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James Swartz
Date: 1/1/2018 10:58:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 12/31/2017 8:19:00 AM
I feel like I read this poem before (posted by your writing partner?)---I can picture the image holding umbrella and gazing the city--and the torment he feels to leave that scene. So much anguish..so well depicted..well written my friend, James..best for a win.
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James Swartz
Date: 12/31/2017 9:16:00 AM
Thanks Vijay. You did read it before i accidentally deleted it and had to repost it.
Date: 12/31/2017 12:31:00 AM
A poem like the rumble of a city, the vibrations coming through the words, the lights shining through. I like it. A soft spot. My best to you and your writing partner! xomo
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James Swartz
Date: 12/31/2017 9:17:00 AM
Thank you Maureen! I wrote this with Brenda for a contest.
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