Heart of the City

In a thousand city 
rooms 
    lovers caress each 
other 
   On the streets 
auto lights are reflected 
in pools of rainwater 
Trucks hurtle by 
   carrying needed goods 
to businesses 
Policeman gaze 
  at the city scene 
with wary eyes 
   As the rainfall ends 
pedestrians close their 
   umbrellas 
A young woman walks down 
   a crowded avenue 
turning heads with her pretty 
   face and fine figure 
Skyscrapers rise up 
   and challenge the sky 
City of a million dreams! 
Don't forsake your inhabitants!
Let them live between your towers, 
    find peace in city streets 
and even taste urban love in the 
   heart of the metropolis!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Deschler Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Those big cities do seem to have a hidden heartbeat and a pulse all their own.... You described the scene so vividly, and I felt like I was right in the middle of it. I really enjoyed this wonderful poem, Matthew! Nice work!
Yvonne Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 5:49 AM
An indepped look at the city, very well done.
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 8:08 PM
Hi, Matt, I don't see anything new so just stopped by to say hi.
Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 3:31 PM
a luscious city poem, Matt!!
Gorelick Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 4:47 PM
The urban live if not for everyone, but you have put a great spin on it..urban love in a thousand city rooms..I love that. BG
Bauer Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 4:11 PM
i love this one, matthew! you've said it all and have done so very well. wishing you a happy and healthy new year...ilene
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