Thursday, May 23, 2013

Homage to Carl Sandburg: My City

Gaming addicts, gamblers, alcoholics
Lost souls who wander around in a world of denials.
Druggies, prostitutes, workaholics
Helpless individuals caught in a web of pressure and trials.

The city is vile and sordid
Filled to the brim with predilection.
Completely wicked and morbid
it smothers its children with fear and disruption.

Nonetheless, face yourself and look in the mirror
What you see are both imperfections and perfection
Likewise my city has faults and error
But is not composed only of despicable corruption.

Gaming addicts, gamblers, alcoholics,
Are not the only citizens who make up the city.
Strong and motivated people are too symbolic
To lead a growing and developing nation undeserving pity. 

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