Frying Pan

Many springs have come and gone, 
the city roars and wheezes, 
concrete monsters block the prospect 
and restrict the balmy breezes. 

Summers stifle, streets are steaming, 
hydrants bring some small relief, 
merchants battle with the street gangs, 
struggle on in blind belief. 

Canyons strangle, subways throttle, 
autumn bleeds in red and gold, 
chilly now as winter beckons 
with its shroud of killing cold. 

Jersey beckons 'cross the river, 
yet another frying pan, 
in the cauldron of convection, 
cradle of the modern man.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Oyewole Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 1:52 AM
I agreed with Rose POV, You are mighty and your mind is brilliant. Well done Poet. I'm glad to call you that. AO
Raj Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Rustic charm.....rare to find today.........:):):):):
Gorelick Avatar
June 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Whew,,,Im hot and tired just reading this..you are spot on..If I could, Id move to the deep woods and let the world take care of itself. lol. BG
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