Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Heart of the City

Along the curb, brownstones stand silently
Once proud facades diminished by time
Peeling sashes peer from weathered faces
Granite steps bowed neath the tread of generations

Where once a family lived now dwell many
Colors collide, cultures blend, new tomorrows bloom
United in a dream of new horizons
Believing in the promise of our land

Signs and billboards vie for our attention
Calling to the minions as they pass
Designed to take possession of our eye
Bold attempts to influence the mind

Aromas from the street invade the senses
Vendors with their carts, hock their wares
Shops, aligned in rows, seduce the buyer
Everywhere, a sea of yellow vans

The city, without pretense, stands before you
 Behind it's arrogance, a softer side abides
Daring you to listen to it's heart
Embracing you until it owns your soul


New York City
Any Morning

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Carol Sunshine Brown January 19, 2012 at 8:15 AM Congratulations on the win for your poem in Debbie's "City Lights" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley January 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM Thank you Carol

Ilene Bauer January 19, 2012 at 5:30 AM a lovely poem which really made me see the streets you're describing. new york is very special in the morning and i love the fact that it's "any morning." so true! congrats on the contest! Bob Quigley January 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM Glad you enjoyed it Ilene. I know you think I gave the city harsh treatment in a previous poem.

Don Johnson January 19, 2012 at 1:24 AM Well done Bob, New York it calls but I aint been there yet, sounds great mate ....Don Bob Quigley January 19, 2012 at 8:19 AM A great place Don. Hope you get to see it.

Bl Devnath January 18, 2012 at 8:09 PM Congrats on your win with placement for this wonderful poem, enjoyed, bl Bob Quigley January 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM Thank you bl

Jack Horne December 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM Thought provoking piece, Biob. Many congrats on all your wins too, my friend : ) Bob Quigley December 23, 2011 at 2:14 PM Many thanks Jack. Merry Christmas

Robert Pettit December 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM You have described those large centers of population well in each of your verses. Bob Quigley December 23, 2011 at 2:14 PM Thank you Robert. I tried to. Glad to see I did

Andrea Dietrich December 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM that last stanza says it all, Bob. We need that softer side!! Good one. Bob Quigley December 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM Thank you Andrea

Onyebuchi Okonkwo December 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM A city is the bearer of both ruin and improvement. Enjoyed stopping by tonight Bob. Bob Quigley December 21, 2011 at 10:22 PM Appreciate the kudos. Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM Very well written Bob,I like it. A peaceful Christmas I wich for you! OXOX Love Anne-Lise Bob Quigley December 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM I appreciate that Anne Lise. Merry Christmas to you also.