Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Urban Lights

Let us gaze for a
    while 
at the gaudy urban lights 
This is what we have come to 
    in our civilization 
The masses move along 
    in subway cars 
While limousines containing the 
  more fortunate
glide by on city streets 
   How many sunrises will the 
metropolis see before it is turned 
     to ash or a pillar of salt?
    The "atom - powered juggernaut"
is still operating 
   despite the end of the "Cold War"
Terrorists threaten our very 
existence 
  When they strike 
            they burst open
the veneer of safety which with 
     live with 
   Our darkest fears 
Are now the stuff of daily life!
    Urban lights 
Let us hope and pray 
   they keep shining

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Keith Bickerstaffe November 29, 2015 at 1:55 PM A timely warning Matthew... In most neighbourhoods the moon stars can barely be seen because of the urban night glow, seems a shame. Best wishes, Keith 7

Andrea Dietrich November 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM yes, we need all to hope and pray. doesn't seem there is much else we can do but rely on our leaders. well, I'm off very soon for my short holiday in case you don't see me around in the next few days. happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

Nette Onclaud November 24, 2015 at 7:58 AM you took a contemporary approach to modern terror using the seemingly bright city light as your handle... well done, matthew.. huggs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 24, 2015 at 7:24 AM Very reflective Matthew and using the urban lights js very symbolic.. :) good flow and thought provoking message!~Olive Eloisa

Sara Kendrick November 24, 2015 at 5:36 AM Enjoyed reading your down to earth and honest lines..Can we ever stamp out the evil that exist? Man using mankind can not. We can only put a damper on it. Someday though the lion will lie down with the lamb..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the very kind review of my work..Sara

Tim Smith November 23, 2015 at 10:40 PM Hope they keep shining for a long time to come Matthew.