Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Evening In the City

One more evening
just like others
     Later - the city 
speaks to us 
     the asphalt 
  homeland
Lets us know where we 
       stand
 On the highway 
Autos whizz by
    Take a deep breath 
of the night air
Doesn't seem like the city
      will let you go
      Urban magic 
works its way 
   inside you 
Lets touch the sky!
Where stars are just 
   beginning to reveal themselves
Over our heads the 
   half moon 
Shines down on the multitude
All of your questions 
    will be answered 
  if you look deeply enough 
Into the heart of the vast metropolis

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Belinda Parish March 9, 2009 at 8:07 PM Though I've never live in a big city (I'm a country gal..lol), I can almost feel the way you feel in this write. good write Matthew

Carolyn Devonshire March 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM Matthew, your interesting writing style reminds me of Carl Sandburg. Great poem filled with vivid urban images. Love, Carolyn

March 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM Much for the reader to ponder in your words. I like the way you intwine images and emotions. Nice one! Karen

Ernilando Tugaff March 7, 2009 at 7:02 AM Hi Matt, we have one thing in common. WE LOVE CITY LIFE. I lived in Las Vegas, LA, and MIAMI, where I could say.. cities that never sleep. Nice poem depicting life in a city. Keep on sharing. Ernilando

Sharon Winter March 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM Matthew your love for city life is always well captured. You can tell the true heart of the city runs in your blood. I used to be a city girl, and used to love it so much, so I feel you. It is real, and it exists as a beautiful thing. I love your poem. Love, shar

Sue Mason March 6, 2009 at 4:15 PM Awesome write here, Matt ... haven't seen that many tributes to urban life here at the Soup! I lived in S.F. for ten years and loved every minute of it but it got way too expensive. Besides all the west coast is beginning to feel like one big city from San Diego to Seattle, Washington ... LOL ... but I do miss Bagdad by the Bay ... smile ...