City Poems | Examples of City Poetry

Youth of today,as I would say Have a lot to say They are boisterous in there own way They don't respect their elders in anyway Mark Twain was a genius in every way He created the two best boys as...Read More

Philly in pink haze Skyscrapers tucked deftly behind a string of trees car trucking along Girard unaware of amaranth mist slowly adjourning into dark ...Read More

Two true taboo nocturnal friends Bedeviling the vernal places; Un-men unto un-town's undead ends, Under wrinks in mansworld's faces; Take care me boys, wear Wolfrat clothes - Make sure you're tooled - tooths fully bloodied? Put yer foot in ther...Read More

Paying repentance and biding my time Scrounging around for my lost piece of rhyme Waking up bleary and hitting the bricks Thinking while scheming, getting my kicks Presently cashing a low income check Vigorously chasing another train wreck Paying repentance and...Read More

city smoggy crowded living moving dancing a frenzied crazy excitement city ...Read More

Bay Area Nigh December A tryst on a San Francisco trolley that exhibits penchant amidst a glance, for 'tis wintry time launch all, too jolly save two turtledoves, culled cooed romance left in steep devotion, neglects folly. Atone solemn occasions ere...Read More

Solitude is now a trained trait It’s easier than teaching the selfish to cooperate Past the lights of yesterday I see tomorrow fade away Mundane voices talk with ease Explaining why we go to sleep Hieroglyphics carved in walls Lead the...Read More

Stepping down from the AC coach on to the railway platform A hot wave of salty moist air drenches me On my customary visit to this city I'm tethered to by my memories.. She coyly calls herself Chennai like a new bride...Read More

The measurements for which We use to see the volocity Of dexterities meaningful Motion. Suffered through time by The smiles...Read More

Twilight sea glistens as bright northern lights unveil Busan cityscape's splendor. Watching neon lights in rich blue, red, and yellow~ I remember Philippines. note: blue,red and yellow of Philippines' Flag. November 3, 2020 For Spin A Sedoka Poetry Contest Sponsored by Nette Onclaud 2nd place...Read More

City Life Alley avenues Bustle in hues of twilight Music flees through open doors City rhythms rhyme Tapping toes - hypnotic beats - I dance down the sidewalk streets. 11-2-20 Contest: Spinning a Sedoka Sponsor: Nette Onclaud...Read More

Steadily moving... is the hustle and bustle of a busy city life; too hectic for some. Violence and crime, constant. Some adjust, and some do not. SPIN A SEDOKA Poetry Contest (Winner: 5th Place) Sponsored by: nette onclaud Theme Chosen: City Life Date...Read More

Chasing the Goodlife Traveling far in packed trains Wonder why I can’t see sky Narrow lanes, pigsty Close my eyes to begging kids Needy, feeling within me. CITY LIFE Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Date: 2.11.2020 ...Read More

City Life concrete jungle trails lure predators on the prowl --- posh picturesque parks proven hunting grounds only drunks frequent nature --- green leafy trees shade secrets (Sedoka) 11-01-2020...Read More

Populous grand malls Clamor of vying hawkers Metros, flyovers, clubs and parks Quickened life style and Sophisticated culture Fascinate the dream city. SPIN A...Read More