To Dance In Neon

Free write. Topic: City Lights

The city is different at night
all the creepers come out
to play in the neon.

The shadows dance in the
twisted lights of an
after hours alley.

Monsters come to play
and show off their wares
to the unsuspecting tourist.

In the daylight, a city can
be wholesome and safe
without a worry or care.

But all that changes
as soon as the sun sets
and the neon shines.

The moon becomes
the city's mistress
ruling her court of jesters.

We all dance in the lights
of an eve belonging to shadow
and darkness.

Mischief is our music
Impish tomfoolery with
a dash of prankster.

This is my city at night.
Games grown ups play
to run from the sun.

We play in the night
because the day is
too harsh a taskmaster.

N. Strong

Author's Note

Thank you to Taylor for pointing out something I missed. "Spooks" in the first stanza has been changed to "creepers", as a person so slinks or creeps around. I believe it does sound better now. Thanks again!

Reviews

[Taylor H.]

I really liked this. The visuals were amazing. my only problem is with the line "The city is different at night
all the spooks come out
to play in the neon." Because "spooks" is a derogatory term. You can keep it if you want, I was just pointing it out :) Great job!

[Brette Medb]

The city is a mystical place. A place only Dionysus could feel safe.

The moon becomes
the city's mistress
ruling her court of jesters.

Perfect imagery. Great poem!


B

[hmm]

like the imagery in this, well written and enjoyable read!

[Dawn Jones]

Day is safe.

Night is when the demons come out ta play... and the demons in man are the worst of them.

Good piece.