Lure of London

A tourist's delight is London and not without reason,

If you think otherwise, you can't be forgiven,

The British culture is something in which the Britons pride,

You have no option but to take this in your stride

The famed red double-decker buses are all over the streets,

Transporting people virtually from street to street,

Their frequency is so short which is a feature to admire,

For commuters on the go, there is little reason to perspire

Systematic running of the buses is a reflection of meticulous planning,

That has been honed to near perfection for a near-perfect landing,

Hassle-free commuting is surely a plus point,

There is definitely no reason for it to be a moot point

Riding the London tube in peak hours is nothing short of a nightmare,

An experience however that tourists would surely like to dare,

Winding your way through jostling commuters in a mechanical way,

An art that can be practiced without keeping rushing fellow passengers at bay

Hordes of people keep flocking Trafalgar Square,

There is so much activity with almost nothing to spare,

The revelry is such with considerable glee,

A joy to behold and the best it ever can be

Walking by the waterfront is such a pleasure,

Whilst savoring the enchanting landscape in no small measure,

Buildings along the quay have a history of their own,

That vindicate the reasons for which they are so well renown

Boarding the Thames cruise near one of the dockyards, 

Is sheer coincidence that it is opposite new Scotland Yard,

British history's glorious past as vividly narrated by the guide,

Makes for fascinating hearing with the ripples of the not-so-high adjoining tide

To see Shakespeare's first theater felt so wonderful,

That Thames river water has breached the place was equally woeful,

The adjoining new theater now hosts his masterpiece plays all year round,

A must-see theatrical show if you happen to be around 

The waterfront restaurants are a haven for wining and dining,

The accompanying incessant chatter gives no cause for whining,

All one needs to do is soak in the merriment,

No way will it ever be to your detriment 

The famed black cabs with their right hand driving,

Are mostly Bentleys with an unique interior setting,

The seating arrangement is something you get used to,

As you ride to your destination without further ado

Borough week-end market offers food from world over,

It would be a surprise if you are not bowled over,

The freedom to taste without any haste,

Ensures hours well spent with no guilt of waste

The variety of treats is just so amazing,

It tempts one to keep tasting instead of simply gazing,

The international flavor is also seen in the massive crowds,

That throng the market wanting to be wowed

Shopping is such pleasure that makes you shop-till-you-drop,

Spending has never been so easy without sparing a thought,

The lure of fashion is such an endless passion,

It is difficult to say there is a limit to satisfaction

Buckingham Palace change-of-guard is a popular tourist attraction,

People flock to see the daily spectacle that does merit attention,

The adjoining sprawling Hyde Park lends its own aura to the setting,

That ensures memories linger without forgetting

From Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus is just a stone's throw,

It is famous enough for visitors to take a bow,

The hustle and bustle surrounding the place,

Makes it look hectic to keep with the pace

Poetry is inadequate to describe the charisma that London holds,

It's majestic buildings and Britain's rich history are truly a sight to behold,

You always get the feeling that there is  something more to experience,

Once you are back to base and indulge in reminiscence