City Boy

"Beneath the city sights lie the dead."
-- sepulchers, crypts, tombs, and graveyards

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To long explore his bright-lit heights
and roam his wisdom's
truths
and handsome empathy
observe  
his patience
quiet  
walk  
among  
his shady silences
till stopping at his sidewalk laughter
sharing passion's kiss  
descend I to his catacombs
of age-old darkling fears
in care
to lie beside his twilight brief
his interest still  
and deep respect in
us
desires
this city girl.

*

a dedication of Respect
for
the Knowing

a revolving helios free verse menippean satire on
the typical city tour

november, 2022 -- yet countless glad
to be back home