New city street

~

With the wink of an eye

and a shuffle of feet

We wandered about

down a new city street

Where vendors wore blue

with a tangerine sash

In hopes to look good,

with no chance it would clash

Their carts were adorned

with ribbons and beads

And funny designs

made of cantaloupe seeds  

They hollered and bellowed

and beckoned us near

And when we did stop,

they let out a cheer

They offered us products

like peanuts with cheese

And daffodil handkerchiefs,

in case we sneeze

Belts made of feathers

with buckles in red

And weird little cones

you could wear on your head

We bid and we haggled,

but always were nice

To get a good deal

and a much better price

The street lined with houses,

most two stories high

With windows like shamrocks

reflecting the sky

The balconies featured,

tied ribbons and bows

That hung from the railings,

such colorful throws

Where women were calling

to neighbors across

For clothes pins and hampers,

they hoped they would toss

They spoke in a language

so funny to hear

For what they were saying

was not always clear

The men were all mending

and tending the place

Their hats cockled sideways,

a grin on their face

It seems they were singing

an old fashioned song

We tried to join in

as we walked right along

The Vicar was giving

a speech on the stoop

With three crusty generals

a part of the group

They all raised their hands

in a uniform line

Then noticed the watch,

now reminded the time

A different world was

indeed what we found

In all that we saw 

as we wandered around

We laughed and we giggled

so much fun was had

But we had to leave

and that made us both sad

We promised each other

that, yes we would meet

Again very soon

on this new city street

Reviews

[schlanks]

So vivid and imaginative. It reads like wishful thinking overlaying the grey drab real life we've constructed. I very much enjoyed reading.

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl..]

It seems they were singing
an old fashioned song
We tried to join in
as we walked right along

I really enjoyed this part, This is a wonderful write here. enjoyed this

[Dave Brown]

I think you must be king of the rhyme
it all seems to happen so smoothly
We fairly often watch a program called "Escape to the Country" where they also show, nearby quaint city streets, which this poem nicely captures
As I say, King of the rhyme and this is yet another beauty

[willweb]

Thanks Dave, what a nice thing to say. I appreciate you my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You make me want to visit this place...the way you describe it so vividly.

j.

[willweb]

Thanks Jacob for your visit and kind words.

[John the Baptist]

Sounds like an interesting neighborhood. The women speaking an unusual language makes me think it is a foreign country, but of course, with so many immigrants coming into this country, that need not be so. Also, what is a vicar doing talking to a group that includes three generals? Just curious. The speaker and his friend had a good time, whatever the situation.

[willweb]

You're right about that, who knows anymore though, I live in south Texas, so to hear spanish spoken is a common everyday thing and has been for a very long time. You would think after all of these years I would understand it but, I took French in high school. : ) Thanks my friend.

[Arundass TP]

I am not in urban area, but I can imagine from your poem, how life goes there. Good poem

[willweb]

Thanks so very much

[Chris Shaw]

These days I keep well away from city streets will. That hasn’t always been the case. If they were to be more like your poem, colourful and fun, I think I would return. Loved the imagery here and the way you have narrated this story. Lovely job.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I hope you will excuse me for butting in, but your comment, Chris, makes me wonder if all those quaint, beautiful, burgs that adjoin the 'Escape to the Country' areas are just fake and reality is they are actually, completely crime riddled!!
Has my bubble burst???

[Chris Shaw]

Your bubble has not completely burst Dave, stay in the country and villages and there is far less of it. Go to the towns and cities, it’s everywhere. You can carry on enjoying Escape to the Country my friend:)

[Dave Brown]

What a relief

[willweb]

Phew, I feel better too. : )

Thanks to both of you for visiting my page.

[Chris Shaw]

I like the sound I of your city streets will. Come and do a clean up over here:))

[Dave Brown]

and here