In the City

In the city, theater beckons,
As museums do and parks.
There are restaurants and monuments
To set creative sparks.

There are streets that teem with tourists,
Gazing goggle-eyed around,
As they navigate by foot or bus
Or subway underground.

There are fields where sports are playing;
There are ferries on the river.
Yet if quiet’s what you’re seeking,
There are spots that can deliver.

Benches nestle hither thither,
Just awaiting their next guest,
Who might find that it’s the perfect place
To get oneself de-stressed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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May 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Second line not perfect. It complements you that I expect perfection. I tried but have no fix to suggest, unless maybe a comma after do?
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