Sunset In New York

The sun is 
shining red as it 
descends from the heavens

Outside my window I 
see its brilliant light 

This city is 
where the fate of 
man is forged 

This city is the hope 
for humankind 

The musical, theatrical, film 
and poetic performances

Can leave one breathless

We have the NY Giants and Jets in football
The Mets and Yankees in baseball
The Knicks and Nets in basketball

In this city one 
need never be bored 
On the dark side 
are desperate men 
and women lying on the street and 
combing the subways for food

We need to open our hearts 
And New Yorkers do have hearts

The red sun is beginning 
to set beneath the clouds 

This magical city 
comes alive at night 

Its millions of inhabitants
form the backbone 
Of this great - greater than ever 
metoropolis
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 12:29 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..New York state has so many different areas besides just New York city..I have been twice once when I was a teenager which has been eons ago and then again in my early forties..We went to Niagara Falls on the second visit which was nice to see..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 6:51 PM
You are fortunate to live there with so many things to be seen and heard!! (but I would still hate the rushes and the crime!)
Trifiatis Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 2:18 PM
Having visited New York more than a dozen times and having spent some time there, I would agree with you dear, Matthew! Wonderfully done!
Green Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Really nicely done Matthew, you've given us a wonderful view of the big apple. I had to pause at the Giants (Eagles fan here) but at least it's not the Cowboys. :)
George   Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Ahhhhh! You have painted a very colorful picture of NY with your words. Thank you for sharing, Matthew. Elaine
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