A New York Night

 

 

baby, that night
when you and i got high
and photographed each other
on rooftops of city buildings
in various states of undress
until the fog grew so thick
we couldn't see our best parts
and then we went swimming
in that penthouse pool
risking arrest
 falling in love
too soon
and how the angels of New York
smiled upon us
and in the morning
we ate eggs at the Stage deli
and argued about Nietzche.
i remember watching you
walking to the cashier
in your ripped Levis
and Led Zeppelin shirt
 thinking that you were
a bit of perfection
in an imperfect world.

Reviews

[Kelly Rainwater]

This makes me smile. I don't know if it's because you have some great lines ("falling in love too fast") or it's because of the Nietzche reference...
It's definitely because I identifiy with those obscure moments in time that remain frozen and in the forefront of memory:

i remember watching you
walking to the cashier
in your ripped Levis
and Led Zeppelin shirt

I'm glad the website is finally cooperating and letting me in!

[Doctor JKC]

Now that's what I call fun!!!

Sometimes Manhattan can grant
a really good time.

Excellent narrative; my favorite form.
Hugs, Jack

[J.P.O.et]

What a memory you have given us the pleasure to share.
'how the angels of New York smiled upon us', yes there are
angels there too, amongst the 'imperfection'
Thank you for the memory, Tara
J.P.O.et

[Shara Faskowitz]

I'm with Tim--I love narrative poetry, and this paints a very clear picture of time and place. I haven't thought of the Stage Deli for years! (But oh what I'd give for a nice pastrami on rye from there now :-D). I love reading poems about New York, especially from people who know the city well. It's like recapturing a little piece of home. Thanks for the read.

Peace,
Shara

[Tim McGovern]

Love the last two lines.
and on the whole it was very nostalgic for me, even though I wasn't there.
I love narrative stuff, this made me smile, and sigh

thank you
Namaste'
Tim