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On Returning To the Metropolis

Spent some time in the country Forest full of trees, lakes full of fish Deer walking by as hawks hover overhead Contemplating nature has its rewards But now it is time to return to the metropolis Crowded streets, people rushing by Skyscrapers stand tall in the summer air Taxis whizz by as bicyclists weave in and out of traffic Beautifully dressed women and elegant men dot the urban landscape In the playground kids play handball and bounce basketballs I have returned to the asphalt homeland where I belong!

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... Gigno

Date: 7/15/2013 6:57:00 AM

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/11/2013 9:03:00 PM

Hello Matt, nothing better than country time.. glad you love the homeland,,, concrete all good... soup mail....LINDA

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/8/2013 2:05:00 PM

I agree; it's nice to getaway to nature, but it's always nice to be back home. 'Asphalt homeland' nice phrase. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/8/2013 11:56:00 AM

Ahhh!!! I wonder what there is close by that could jutapose ther asphalt..Enjoyed reading your expressive, unique and creative work..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2013 7:07:00 AM

oh you are so great, loving the asphalt jungle over nature's. And it is so COOL because it is uniquely you.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/8/2013 6:48:00 AM

This is good that you came back. I love the City life. The country is alright for a visit, but not to stay at least not for me. Sorry I have not been around much, but I have been very sick since May. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/8/2013 5:57:00 AM

Hi Matthew lovely the way it carries you excellent pen Shadow x smiles

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/7/2013 9:32:00 PM

I love this...you capture both country & metropolitan life so well, I kinda can adapt to both lifestyles...I luv the country, nature. Quite peaceful scenary and the live energy & vibe, and multi cultural diversity of city life....greatpoem enjoyed reading thanks matthew ~ :D ~ cheriexx

Matthew Anish
Date: 7/7/2013 9:40:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words,cherie. Keep up the fiine work. Love Matthew Anish

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/7/2013 11:11:00 AM

Matthew a nice portrayal, rich contrast between taking a refreshing break into rural quiet beauty and then itching to get back to "the asphalt homeland" ... :)