City Night

Street lamps send down 
         their rays
onto the asphalt homeland
                   A youg couple
embraces
               just before evening
sets in
     Cars race by the
river
A fisherman leaves his spot
along with a bucket of fish
           Our eyes have 
  have seen the sun and the
moon before
             As night draws near
we let out a sigh
      darkness is closing in
over parks, buildings and
storefronts
          A cat runs through
an alleyway near an 
abandoned building
    From a bar loud voices
and blaring music 
breaks the still of the 
night
       Yes, we're ready for 
nightfall in this teeming 
   metropolis 
we call home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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June 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Debbie's contest Matthew. Love, Carol
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June 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM
It has been a pleasure reading your poetry today Matthew. I will be back again soon to read more. Hoping you find your soul filled with inspiration today and everyday and may your writing endeavors come to be. Love, Carol
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