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San Francisco
San Francisco
God, a time capsule opens in my heart
to reading Kerouac when my mind ran wild
and the city was my best friend.
which to my way of aching
is a parade of circus dwellers
on sidewalks of dust and memory.
The scenes sing and howl
for all humanity to behold
but especially this lonely soul
on the fringe of society.
I am kaleidoscoped
by starry eyed street apostles.
God, a time capsule opens in my heart
to reading Kerouac when my mind ran wild
and the city was my best friend.
which to my way of aching
is a parade of circus dwellers
on sidewalks of dust and memory.
The scenes sing and howl
for all humanity to behold
but especially this lonely soul
on the fringe of society.
I am kaleidoscoped
by starry eyed street apostles.
Published 10th Jan 2020
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10th Jan 2020 5:38am
This is a lively, concentrated little piece made up mostly of dirt and magic. I love it.
10th Jan 2020 5:49am
Inspired by your poem, love. Love how you saw this piece. Your words were as poetic as they were beautiful. XoXo John
10th Jan 2020 11:17am
Kerouac, Frisco and the 50's. Man.. wished I could have come of age then. Good write.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
10th Jan 2020 5:24pm
Thanks Buddhakitty! I would love to even among the Beats back then. Definitely I was born too late. Thanks for reading. :)
Hugs,
John
Hugs,
John
12th Jan 2020 5:57am
Beautiful and wonderful vivid for such a quaint little poem I loved this, goldenmyst ❤️
12th Jan 2020 6:02am
Thank you so much NewBeginnings. Great to know a kindred spirit felt this. Glad you enjoyed it.
John
John
15th Jan 2020 7:02am
12th Jan 2020 10:19pm
Lildragonfly, love knowing SF is one of your top urban destinations. Not surprising since I’ve come to know you as a free spirit who lives and breathes the SF way.
Much love,
John
Much love,
John
17th Jan 2020 2:55am
I've never lived in a city, but your poem paints the picture in my head. I just love the way you write. Great poem, goldenmyst.
17th Jan 2020 4:34am
Thank you so much solanaceae. I am most happy my poem showed you some of what city life is like. Glad you enjoyed seeing the city through my words. Country life has many pros too and I never feel more refreshed than after a trip to the country. :)
John
John
18th Jan 2020 8:34pm
It shows a lot of beauty and vividness. Simple poem. I have never been to San Francisco myself but I can feel the connection you have with it.
18th Jan 2020 8:57pm
CosiestPrism273, thank you so much. Beauty and vividness are what I was trying for. I spent two weeks just walking the streets of San Francisco. It is a beautiful city with wonderful people. Hope you go there one day. But the spirit of that city can be felt in poets everywhere.
John
John
