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