Flash of Recognition

Late at night
the mind wanders
     Filled with thoughts 
of the day past
and the day ahead
       Nightime in the 
city
    Myriad minds 
    seek peace
tired eyes begin to close
         but a Flash of 
Recognition
         occurs
    the city dream
         becomes real
in so many hearts
Meeting each other 
     in the gloom
Realizing that we 
are all connected
     Our lives intertwined
with our fellow humans
   in this urban scenario
Only one chance
              to jump on this 
train
Grab ahold of yourself
Make the jump!
       it will tie you 
to so many others
     The city is calling 
upon you
     and your response
    will determine 
    your fate
          and the fate 
       of others
           here in the asphalt 
homeland
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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