It’s another day here in London and a romantic poets class has given me a task, write a poem.
Poetry although a beautiful form is not my favorite thing to write but since my arrival in London a few weeks ago I have been finding inspiration all over this town. Although I have to admit it’s not a sunshine and rainbows kind of inspiration. It’s winter and a cold snap is making its way across Europe.
I find myself standing at bus stops with my fingers turning red and my toes curling in my shoes. I pile on my layers but the cold still seeps through. Yet despite this constant chill I’ve found beauty and inspiration here. So here is the poem I’ve written for my romantic poets class and I hope you enjoy it. (Oh and as always with my original work, its my property and all copyright etc goes to me :D)
Haze
Too much of a city
A beast with an insatiable appetite
Thick coats cover the checkered flesh
Heads stay down
Tourists twirl and swirl
Wandering souls ahead
Each one straining against the unspoken whisper
One foot, two foot
Go, go, go
Rushing through the city
An overeager viper
Waiting for another to declare
The battle is over
And the nothingness has won
Grey skies and darken fog creep further and further until the slick ground and oppressed sky become one
No buildings, no spires, no understated emotions
Just the grey haze
This impenetrable daze where all of London secretly soaks in the imagined sun.
Let me know what you think, especially if you’ve been to London or live in London. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts. I do have a whole series of photos I have been taking in London but my camera for some reason will not upload. If you have any suggestions for that I’d greatly appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed this little poem and that 2012 has been treating you well. Oh and what do you think of the new theme? I kind of like it ;p
I look forward to seeing your comments. Until next time,
Be blessed, stay strong and never give up,
God Bless,
Grace Hatton
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