Leon Enriquez Poet Quatrain

Downtown

Buzz of human feet,
Crowds swarming the trains;
Sea of faces meet,
Private matters strain.


Downtown trip we take,
Darling and I plow;
Human nature stakes,
Umpteen whys and hows.


We reach City Hall,
Find our way around;
Tour the festive mall,
Bright shoppes anchor grounds.


Caterpillar queues,
Await to transact;
Bored faces review,
Weary wait feeds tact.


The Christmas sale steers,
We jostle for stuff;
Bargains that endear,
Buy more than enough.


Busy feet aspire,
The shopping spree floods;
New wares tempt desires,
Whet the pulse of blood.


We discern our needs,
Separate our wants;
Let discrete thoughts feed,
Get brisk shopping done.


Here we wait in line,
Curious eyes pursue;
Attention defines,
Pry odd avenues.


We pay to exit,
Seek out attractions;
Find meal time retreat,
Wholesome consumption.


Homebound subway train,
Swift and fast and sure;
Feel stamina drain,
Goodie bags secure.


Our downtown tour spells,
Whim and fancy grooms;
Easy moments tell,
Intent fills sure boom.





Leon Enriquez
05 December 2014
Singapore

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