11/7/2025
Confronting Shadows
Pick a Title Vol 53 Poetry Contest
Sponsor Edward Ibeh
The city lights are often burning bright but what may lurk in shadows of the night? Around the corner lover's locked embrace or homeless, roaming streets to find a place. The laughter loudly heard from a night bar or music sweetly playing from afar. Could see some pretty girls walk down the street excited at the prospects they might meet. A stranger, who may reach out for a light enjoy another cigarette's delight. Perhaps you'll find a cat out on the prowl Or hear a lonely dog release a howl. The bustle of the people passing through some slowly strolling down an avenue. All making their own way throughout the night in shadows, or by cities burning light. The mysteries of city nights are held Tight secrets all within its border shelled. And to those out or others all alone It matters not; they’ll all call city home.
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