The City

As I read this over, my picture of it's subject matter expands and contracts. The literal sense of the city first. I've always thought it part of how absurd our lives are, that we so easily inhabit the structures and roadways left to us by those who've gone below and beyond, like clothing and shoes I buy from thrift, I wonder who wore them prior. Then I began to think of it as a metaphor of the webwork of life, a grid of energy and motion, like a circuit board. From there, I thought of the microcosmic galaxy of a single human organism. The killer you mention, perhaps disease, perhaps mortality itself. It seems a contemplation of your life, it's purpose or lack thereof and your place in this world. Interesting to contemplate sugah. My last write was about how absurd and obtuse our society is.

Daniel, as always, has shed a thoughtful light on things (isn't he great?) - and my thoughts on reading your poem left me thinking how to live with integrity when society is on the downward part of the life-cycle. I'm always excited when I see your postings pop up on my in-tray, Layla - and this one was great to read and savour with a cool bier after spending some hours baling out the cellars due to torrential rain (they will be filled up again by tomorrow morning). Best regards, Josh.

Thanks Josh, i'm always intrigued by your comments since i admire your style of writing and thoughtful subjects.  I'm glad you liked this.
I did see somewhere in a thread that you're celebrating Christmas visiting your son in Switzerland so my greetings to you on this holiday season, wishing you the best, thanks again :)

Wow just wow this is how it's done!
Amazing stuff here!👏🙌
As well as the comments Daniel and Josh profound and wise asf as always they said it perfectly
Just an excellent piece!

I don't write very often but when I do i try to express deep thoughts that have been brewing for sometime but most often my writes are cryptic and full of metaphors, in this case the city can be anything and anywhere depending how one interprets.  
And I am very glad you enjoyed my take on it :)

Wow i had forgotten about that song, it was a huge hit back then..i guess in many ways it's similar but i was thinking how everything in life has got its own little 'city', 'colony' and infrastructures, even in our own body...how there's always that silent killer lurking waiting for that one weak moment.

but what if another killer is seeking out the killer

Then for sure Netflix will pick it up as a series lol
Thanks Tim for liking it :)

Brilliant writing... Throughly enjoyed this piece of writing, Layla!

Thank you very much NB, glad you liked it.  I appreciate your visit and wonderful comment.

My pleasure, Layla! 😊