City Escape

Anasyil

In New York City,

traffic jams and MTA delays,

running up hills,

catching my breath.

Ten minutes late again…

Sit in the back seat,

their eyes on me,

barely hear professor speak.

The city life,

a busy life,

a draining life.

Insomnia rules

and insanity too.

If I could hop on a train, bus or plane

escaping the city;

saving my sanity. 

Take me to a forest

where flowers express their beauty

while trees stare in awe.

Bring me to the Great Plains

Where the grass caresses my ankles,

light breeze blowing kisses

to my cheek as I run.

Guide me to a river

Where I dip my bare feet

into gentle streams

watching waters

drift me away

into a dream of peace.

  • Author: Anasyil (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 27th, 2018 14:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: I love my city, but sometimes, it can be exhausting. To balance work, school, and other activities is not that easy. Unfortunately, this is a common case. Many people tend to feel drain and tried from constantly working so hard. Whilst many assume NYC is a glamorous city, most areas are not. I come from what the "The Great Gatsby" refers to as the "Valley of Ashes". It's an area between Long Island and the borough of Manhattan according to the book. I really like the concept of "Valley of Ashes". Since I feel the Phoenix best represents me, I see myself rising from the ashes of New York and become something greater. Perchance this will be my next poem: the Phoenix.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Frogspoetry

    Thank you for the poem Phoenix.sounds like writing is your only escape from your busy life.It is for me,reading or writing it I seem to lose myself and forget the stresses of every day life.and then I meet some incredible people and gain friends.I am really glad to have met you,Anasyil.my name is melissa and I am from Oregon.

    • Anasyil

      It is a pleasure to be acquainted with you, Melissa. Yes, writing is my main escape. I am glad you enjoy my work. I enjoy yours as well.

      • Frogspoetry

        THANK YOU,HOPE TO BE FRIENDS AND GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER

        • Anasyil

          Likewise my dear.



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