A Visit to Philly

Yes, another Philly poem...

If you’re coming to my city,

some tips that you should know;

like, it’s fine to start a conversation

with a hale and hearty “Yo!”

 

When reading from a map,

it would probably be good

to know the right pronunciation

of names like Bala Cynwyd

 

If you’re heading out for breakfast,

it’s OK if you conform

to soft pretzels and hot coffee ~

this really is the norm

 

Head on over for a cheesesteak,

each neighborhood’s unique

just make sure that you’ve looked into

the ordering technique

 

To let them know at Geno’s

that your language is quite fit

you tell them very clearly

to give you “one wiz wit”

 

Philly is a quirky town,

a jewel of the East Coast

if you pay us a visit,

we will be a lively host 

 

Author's Note

Look into how to say Schuylkill and Conshohocken too! :)

Reviews

[B-poet]

A catchy, witty, and clever ode to the hometown of your hearts desire. Great work. I loved the highly regarded homage factor within this piece. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, BP!

[SteveB]

Well now we know where you stand in the great cheesesteak wars. You be a Geno's girl.
Nicely done. If this wasn't a family friendly site I would give you the traditional NY greeting.

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! Thanks, Steve! Actually, it's been a long time since I've had a cheesesteak - but back in the day, yep - Geno's. Now, it's broccoli rabe and provolone from the Reading Terminal Market...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your poem makes me "want to go thea"

i like your philly poems...sounds like a fun city with its quirks...i write bronx poems, you write philly poems...and you do it with that wonderful humor that seems to blend itself into all your works.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Jacob! Our cities become part of us... :)

[SyberRose]

First thing I do is buy a hoagie/sub...when i come to that area...nobody makes them like Philly...
Nicely done Rita...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah, hoagies... I remember them well... Sometimes it's hard to be vegetarian in a city like Philadelphia! Thanks, Rose!

[Marie]

Have no Souther accent; fear I could not develope a Philly one either.

"Yo," is considered a good greeting in San Antonio, though I generally use the more formal "Hey."

[Rita L. Sev]

It always amuses me when I go to another state, how people comment on my "accent"... :) "Yo" is a great all-purpose word...