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San Francisco

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"When I come home to you, San Francisco
Your golden sun will shine for me." - Tony Bennett

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A Sam Scott poem:
28th September 2023
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Listen to poem:

You'll find a heart there
Somewhere

On a cable car seat 
Or placed on a stair

In my careless despair
You'd think I don't care

Or my forgetfulness
But au contraire 

My love was safe
In pocket deep

No chance to slip 
Or deftly creep

But golden glow 
Of sunshine light

Enticed a peek
Horizon bright

Inviting heart
To take a flight

No plan 
Rough sketched

Heart's wings 
Outstretched

I suppose I'm writing
Just to warn ya

Hold tight to love
In California

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Silent One

Date: 9/29/2023 2:50:00 AM

A very creative poem and I like how you formatted it.. You really bring a poem to life with your words...

Sam Scott
Date: 9/29/2023 5:04:00 AM

So kind.. I hope it has legs. Sometimes we just go with these things and they work or they.. get pushed around in a pram for a while or worse a commode :) Value your feedback of course oh Silent One.

Bill Baker

Date: 9/28/2023 4:20:00 PM

Your poem had a nice rhythm to it. You let the words flow and let the rhyme go wherever it wants to go. Very free writing, Sam. Have a great week, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sam Scott
Date: 11/18/2023 12:39:00 AM

Bill - always great to hear from you. I was inspired by listening to an old Tony Bennett song with a lovely line "To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars". Thanks for stopping by and encouraging :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/28/2023 10:55:00 AM

This is so beautiful! I love this, How seamlessly this flows and the way you’ve started reminded me of the times i had to literally get on cable cars, not a fan but had to: and i love the depth of this write, how heartfelt it is and touching. “My love was safe in pocket deep” that line speaks volumes for me: always a pleasure reading u sam! Amazing

Sam Scott
Date: 9/28/2023 12:16:00 PM

There is a wonderful thing happens when you encourage and critique and that is; we are uplifted and inspired to be more, be better. Thank you for your ever present and beautiful kindness, Ink :)