Ilene Bauer Poet Sonnet

City Sonnet

Out-of-towners in the city,
Seeing folks go rushing by,
Seem to think it’s such a pity
Their hellos get no reply.

Small-town friendliness ‘round here
Sticks out like the sorest thumb.
In this urban atmosphere,
Self-absorbed we’ve all become.

There’s no room for conversation
With a person we don’t know.
Why allow a complication
To disrupt life’s ebb and flow?

Still, we might return a nod;
More than that, we’d find it odd.

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Matthew Anish September 21, 2014 at 5:53 PM I sometimes get into conversations with people I have met on the bus - even dated people I have met on the subway. It is colder than a small town but my mother grew up in a small town and left for the city as soon as she could. Nice to see you writing a sonnet. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Demetrios Trifiatis September 21, 2014 at 4:53 AM Probing into the psychological aspect of life nowadays this is a gem of a writing: deep and didactic. Well-done dear Ilene!

Robert Johnson September 19, 2014 at 8:23 PM You city folk know it's no joke and in turn mind your business. While fun filled tourist's say howdy do with Mayberry naiveness. The neon and Great White Way lights attract both young and old. But what a shame, such a great place has seemed to turn so cold. Peace. :) Just an add on note, after watching all the 911 coverage. I think New Yorkers are awesome spirit filled people with great hearts.

Tim Smith September 19, 2014 at 5:50 PM To me there is a trust factor...I've lived in small towns where everyone said hello and in the city where some you are afraid to even make eye contact with...excellent write...hugs Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen September 19, 2014 at 3:57 PM - Yes, "Self-Absorbed we've all Become" .... even at small places - Well written, Ilene! - Happy weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison September 19, 2014 at 3:21 PM I live in a quite a small village Ilene it can take 20 minutes to walk a 5 minute distance as there is always someone you know on route to the shops - I try and smile and say hello and usually people respond:-) it is different in big cities and towns people are too busy rushing around:-) hugs Jan xx