Unususal Occurence In the Metropolis

Autos race by as bicyclists 
     dodge destruction 
amidst the heavy traffic 
Millions of urban workers 
     hurry back from lunch 
  shielding themselves 
from the bitter city winds 
    which are blowing fiercely 
this afternoon 
   Then - someone has a vision 
       here in the heart 
  of the teeming city!
She feels the presence 
    of the one who dwells beyond
before whom there is no pretense 
    She knows ecstasy 
usually reserved for 
the holiest of men and women 
   An unusual occurrence 
in the metropolis 
    She knows now 
what she has been waiting for 
     for her whole life 
Urban joy!!
 I wish it to everyone reading this poem!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Deschler Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Sometimes living out here in the country can become too quiet, and when you live in an urban area, you're never alone. So, I can understand what you mean by urban joy... It is nice to read poems from someone who is perfectly happy where they are. Nicely done, Matthew!
Meade Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Urban joy . . . that is very interesting indeed. Not sure if I have ever experienced this type of joy but look forward to it someday!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this Matthew. Brilliantly penned.
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