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The Unreal City

Nightfall on the metropolis Untold millions head homeward Tired from the day's exertions They slow down and prepare for sleep But the "night people" are just starting out They will fill the bars and dancehalls tonight while the commuters sleep In this "unreal" city there are night trippers and day trippers In countless bars wine and beer are poured In countless homes lights go out Darkness covers the metropolis The fate of the city denizens is determined by how they react to mass culture One million dreams in this "unreal" city Some will be shattered Some will come to fruition The dice are rolled and the dye is cast

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 10/6/2014 2:58:00 PM
Matt, a great ballad write here. The tone and tempo of your work here is right on target. The reference to the "Night People" brings back memories as to when I lived in a few big cities. I find your description here quite accurate. Enjoyed this write very much!! Cheers, Gary
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Date: 10/3/2014 1:45:00 AM
Sometimes, I like to go for a walk downtown at night, and the silence gives me a different feeling. Almost like there is no one else living around here but me. It is a very surreal sensation.... I enjoy reading your poems about the city, Matthew. I feel like I am really there and experiencing it for myself. Great work, as always!
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Date: 10/2/2014 5:40:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading your well crafted Ballad.
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Date: 10/2/2014 12:09:00 AM
I hav an unposted poem on how bars n nightclubs are the devil's workshop. And by trippers i thot of strippers who r shameless gals. Yor poem is awesome in how poeticaly it describes the routine night scene in a fascinating way. Soo nice to read u again. Cheers n peace poet matthew
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Date: 10/1/2014 5:50:00 PM
You paint a true picture of an unreal city, Matthew. The opposing images and contrasts merge perfectly together. Strong ending. // paul
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Date: 10/1/2014 3:49:00 PM
this for me was truly beautifully crafted picture
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Date: 10/1/2014 3:40:00 PM
This one reminds me a lot of the other one about city dwellers toward night fall. Lovely as ever , Matt.
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