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The Colossus of New York: micro outlook

June 9, 2024
By fionas0925 GOLD, Maryland, Maryland
fionas0925 GOLD, Maryland, Maryland
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After those steps soles submerge in

A puddle of solenoids that accumulate in acceleration.

The colossal constructures situate over

fields of pulls within their inhabitants

drawn by rumored fantasies

provided by the city.

The intricacy of the detached crowd—

Romance sprouts from reverie

soon evaporates in a flash.

 

Manhattan wind hauls ghosts in

the ceaseless dance of the avenues under

serene heartbeats and yearnings.

Tips of umbrellas click and,

Leather shoes tap on the concrete formulating

Virile cadence. Footsteps shuffling

through chic stilettos from not faraway

Individuals wearing perfumes that unravel

the tempting evenings.

 

Doors closed on gent while he unstraps

Belts restrained both his waist

and instinctual demeanors.

Crispy gins cool down the boiling

Throat as ice cubes nudge his lips and

slide away.

End of the hall,

the drop of curling iron creates a dull thud

following a feminine humming in joyous mood.

The aroma of cosmetic products slips

under the door permeating the foyer in vigor

Defying the agitated modesty.

 

Yellow cab flicking the high beam

under the curtain of nightfall

Brighter than daylight.

Man situates himself in the backseat flattening

out the button-up, gazing outside the window

Reflection of the back of

A purple halter top striding in catwalks.

Eyes shut in the laid-back breeze brushing

his face awaiting for the night.

 

Sassy heels pressure the ground with

tipsy adhesion, besides, suede loafers

emulating the uneven steps.

Arms around shoulders under men’s blazer,

Golden hoops jiggle in beats

as the unit proceeds upstairs.

 

Both stop by the last door;

the rustling fabric moves against

the surface; fingers run through tousled strands

from sweats and humidity; temperature rises

in a punctual manner;

blazers drop shirts untucked.

 

Bustling street awakes metropolitans

from a dozy yawn. Cold shower opens

The fresh day filled with airiness and

unpredictable odds.

City goers hop into office attires catching

underground subway with chilled brew.

Flocks well out from cabinets

Heading into the uncharted.

 

Two strange souls intertwined a whisper ago

Depart in urban labyrinth, elapse;

In occasional muster they find each other

On the virgin horizon yet astray.


The author's comments:

My poem conveys the message of the power of New York City. The intricacy of relationships plays significant yet discreet roles. You may never know when the next time you will see the person passing you on the street will be.


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