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Sin City

Sin City is where I long to be.
With all, it's frivolous activity.
Vegas is the place to be!  

The wild excitement in the air 
I know the hot scorching sun is a bear.
But still, there's excitement everywhere.

Back down the alleyways. 
Truly lies hidden mysteries 
Backstreet lovers'

Or even worse.
Someone's taken it.
And left you uncovered.

But apart from the ally-ways
And the pimps and drug dealers.
The worn-out and left behind hopeless.

Sin City is where I long to be.
With all, its bright lights 
Vegas is the place to be.

   





10;30pm  5/ 27/ 2014

Copyright © Debbie Duncan | Year Posted 2015

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Joseph C Ogbonna Date: 4/17/2017 2:53:00 AM This is an accurate description of Las Vegas. I have never been there before, but I know this much about it because much of the world has been made known to us through the social media and the advent of technology. Not ideal though for the ascetic. Lol Login to Reply

Hannington Mumo Date: 11/29/2015 12:51:00 AM This is a well-composed poem about the world-famous Sin City~7. Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 8/27/2015 7:20:00 PM I have never been there. I have been to Atlantic City but I am sure Vegas is better. Intriguing poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 8/26/2015 2:08:00 PM Not that I've been to Vegas, but from people I've known to have visited, you've hit the nail on the head. Nice one Debbie, hugs~~James :) Login to Reply

Don Johnson Date: 8/25/2015 6:51:00 PM VEGAS the soft underbelly you painted it well, and brought out the sorry, and almost the smell, where the pimps n the drug dealers, glide, with some only there 4 the ride, as the waves of emotion, do tell, and others held by the spell, have their cash on the, ultimate, SLIDE Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/19/2015 4:29:00 AM - Too much noise in big cities ..... I want to hear the birds singing - A great poem, dear Debbie - Best wishes to you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Phyllis Babcock Date: 8/16/2015 8:18:00 PM Do love to go to Vegas but not fond of some aspects of this city. Nicely written. love phyl Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/14/2015 9:05:00 AM I am not much of a gambler but we have enjoyed seeing the many cool buildings on the strip and down town. We also like the live shows and the shopping, not to mention the food. For us 3 or four days and we're good for another few years. We haven't experienced the seedier side but there are lots of invitations. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/12/2015 8:30:00 PM I'll be waiting for that new poem. Let me KNOW! Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 8/12/2015 7:54:00 PM And, I have been there once or twice. It is the most strange place. There is a sex trade going on and also stuff for the family. I wouldn't bother to go again. Perhaps for a desert tour, however. The gambling doesn't do anything for me, and neither does the sex industry. Hey--do me a favor and check out Bernie Sanders!!! Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 8/12/2015 7:50:00 PM In your own way, you manage to establish the dual nature of this place. So I just smile and applaud! Yay! You have something very special going on inside that kind and sweet head of yours! So, you have given me something to ponder. Login to Reply

The Situation Date: 8/12/2015 6:53:00 PM That's where4 my mom is visiting this week. Maybe you can show here a good time. But keep her away from the areas described in this poem. Login to Reply

Robert Johnson Date: 8/12/2015 11:13:00 AM Surrendering to unforeseen. Sometimes nice, sometimes mean. A gambler knows the ups and downs. The lucky winners and the desperate clowns. Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 8/12/2015 9:49:00 AM Hello dear poet...TY for the comment on winter's jacket....ya knows, this is how I always pictured in mine dome; Sodom and Gomorrah, excluding the lights! Have a wonderful day...much love, james Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 8/12/2015 9:40:00 AM Debbie, in every city there is the bright and the dark but the wild excitement of big cities can be a lure for some , for me rocking in grandma's old rocker is where I want to be, thanks for visiting Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 8/12/2015 8:59:00 AM Hi Debbie! I've heard a lot about Las Vegas (apart from Elvis's song!) where people are supposed to have the time of their life. ~ Enjoyed your poem; you tempt me to visit Sin City one day! // paul Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 8/12/2015 6:22:00 AM Debbie - I have never had the pleasure of sinning in Sin City but I HAVE been to Reno several times...You have captured the bright AND the dark side of Vegas...I can feel the 'wild excitement' in your words - Tim Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/12/2015 1:11:00 AM IT sounds like you have visited a few times at least! I really have not spent much time there except to drive through and stop at one gambling place once. My husband is a big fuddy duddy and does not like to have fun, so I doubt I can ever enjoy Vegas unless one day I can round up my sisters. And to think, it's only a 5 hour drive away!! (maybe six) I liked seeing this poem tonight Login to Reply