The City By the Bay
Do you remember that city by the bay?
With streets that shined like gold
even on a cold wind day?
although some would not recall or be so bold
Do you remember that city by the bay?
the sea would rise, with a rising tide
that even the fish had deep secrets to say
and the seagulls would fly with pride
Do you remember that city by the bay?
The lanes crowded with people
though sadly they had nothing to say
and the tallest building was not a steeple
Do you remember that city by the bay?
something wicked came around the bend
caused the people to speak and to pray
of their wealth none could help but spend
Do you remember that city by the bay?
it came upon that christmas night
of course mocking could never pay
the intensity and serenity of their fright
I do remember the city, with a sigh
gone it is now, faded with time
broke the pact, infected with malady
silence overtook, not even a rhyme
I do remember the city, with a sigh
the streets were cracked and dulled
filled with thousands of screams on high
and the great buildings were crushed and pulled
I do remember the city, with a sigh
no secrets told by fish again
no seagulls echoing cry
can ever be seen or regain
I do remember the city, with a sigh
it was the great ship that came to the bay
loaded with biscuits, brandy and pie
though no one had seen them, none could say
I do remember that city, with a sigh
the rightful owners retuned with a vengeance
taking them all day, to die
the great compass used for guidance
What is now the city by the bay?
its splendor was swindled by the old
of its former glory, none can say
that is at least what is told
What is now the city by the bay?
The streets lie empty, echoes are many
the roads of gold, now appear ashen gray
and the cracked gargoyles look angry
What is now the city by the bay
a hope, a purpose, a glory
a debt that must pay
a sin that was due, however friendly
What is now the city by the bay?
the rightful owner must be remembered
a reminder to all who build this day
or else face the wrath and angered
Copyright © Colin Amato | Year Posted 2009
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