Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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.

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Tim Smith April 13, 2015 at 11:49 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 Ilene Bauer April 14, 2015 at 9:39 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...

Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2015 at 1:04 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 :) Ilene Bauer April 14, 2015 at 9:36 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!

Jan Allison April 13, 2015 at 9:39 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 Ilene Bauer April 14, 2015 at 9:34 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...