Las Vegas

Designed for spending money,
It's devoid of any soul.
Gamble, smoke and guzzle,
For depravity's the goal.

Flash and glitz and dazzle,
Fancy stores with no one buying;
Mothers dragging babies late at night
In strollers, crying.

Eiffel Tower, Pyramid,
Volcano timed to quake;
Flower carousel and Brooklyn Bridge -
And all are fake.

Even the reality's
Designed to blow your mind -
Fountains and flamingos,
Tanks with fish of every kind.

Once a lifetime's quite enough
To take in all the hype.
A million cities beckon -
All, I'm certain, more my type.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 4/13/2015 11:49:00 PM
I was there a few times it is a good place to people watch and take in a first rate show. There are also great food bargains to be had. Try not to get caught up in the hype....hugs Tim
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/14/2015 9:39:00 PM
you're right, tim! for people watching it's excellent and we did see 2 great shows, so i didn't hate everything about it but overall, it's not really my cup of tea. thanks for the comment...
Date: 4/13/2015 1:04:00 PM
- Flashing Neon lights ..... games - / - money ..... happy win :))) ..... lose a lot of money :(((( - .... one more thing ..... I was thinking about Elvis P. :))) - A great poem, dear Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/14/2015 9:36:00 PM
thanks, anne-lise! yes, there's still lots of elvis stuff (and elvis impersonators) in las vegas. it's an amazing scene. i'm not a gambler so i didn't lose any money - of course, i didn't win any, either!
Date: 4/13/2015 9:39:00 AM
great descriptive write Ilene - I have to say it doesn't appeal to me but I am sure their are many lured by its appeal - there are many places i would love to visit in the US though:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Date: 4/14/2015 9:34:00 PM
thanks, jan! there are many people who love vegas, but i am not one of them! i'm glad i got to experience it once, though...
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