Matthew Anish Poet Ballad

Slice of Urban Life

Crowds in Times Square
Tourists blend with locals 
   and hit the theatre district 
             hard
 Keep moving along with the 
            throng 
 or be trampled by their 
multitude of feet 
   A painted nude woman 
approaches 
    Such painted nudists 
are controversial 
She asks for money 
    we walking and 
pay her no never mind 
  The marquees glow 
in early evening 
 The area is closed to 
      autos
A different type of traffic in 
    this beating heart of the city exists 
blasts of fantasy on stages 
And crowds thrill 
    Adults, children, 
seniors, teenagers 
   are all going somewhere
The metropolitan evening show 
   is about to begin

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Robert Lindley September 27, 2015 at 10:03 PM I journey through the woods- What wonders do I see Nature has the goods from tiny seed to mighty oak tree. New York may be interesting but Nature pales it out. Great poetic painting of the city.A7

Emile Pinet September 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM Your creative thoughts encompass the soul of a poet and bring to life the experience for others to savor and enjoy. You have painted a picture with words that tantalize, and catapult the reader into a fantasy as we experience your passion for time square. Emile.

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2015 at 12:16 AM Oh, I would love to be there again. I got to see it one time but had to leave before the night set in! Would love to see that painted lady!!

Ilene Bauer September 21, 2015 at 4:06 PM you've captured this well, matthew! nice one...

Nette Onclaud September 21, 2015 at 11:58 AM this cosmo buzz depicts the almost surreal feel of metro exixtence, matthew... descriptive, punchy write so well dine!.. huggs

Kp Nunez September 21, 2015 at 9:43 AM A reader looks at the scene through your eyes and is impressed with your eye and pen coordination, Matthew. I like this write about city life.

Miraj Raha September 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM loved the urban scene you painted with your well chosen words,I was also drawn right in the midst of the crowd.nice write.