Cityscape

A tugboat, a ferry, a Circle Line cruise All chug by on the river, for me to peruse. A breeze gently blows as the waves settle down As I soak it all up here on my side of town. A ‘copter flits past with propellers a ‘whirl; A scooter glides by with a helmeted girl. A yappy white dog trots, his owner in tow And sitting here clinches the truth that I know: I’d rather be out on this riverside bench (For no vista but this will my urban soul quench) Than be anywhere private, with similar sights For this cityscape fills me with all that delights.

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/20/2021 12:05:00 PM

Nothing like choices! I prefer a mountain peak serenaded by the wind winding through the forest, or a beach with only the ocean to share. Shalom! Aloha! Rico

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 5/19/2021 5:28:00 PM

The feeling of being alive in a lively place and fitting in as part of the "cityscape" is indeed a satisfying one. And that connection certainly gives a feeling of belonging. Well written Ilene.