A Small Pub

A small pub in the heart of the city
Centuries have come through its doors
And it has welcomed all, rich and poor
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A Beacon of Hope

The hurricane tore through the city
Nothing was safe before its fury
And it showed no pity
As it ran its course


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Jerusalem

Dawn breaks over Jerusalem
But again, peace has gone
Yet don’t we all want to say Amen
And pray for a new Babylon


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Chianti

The Chianti vineyards drew me in
Away from Florence’s artistic wonder
To reflect on where I had been
And sit and ponder


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Bruges

The Lovers Bridge calls out
For couples to come and visit
Please don’t step on it if you have any doubt
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Vienna

A city of coffees and cakes
Schnitzels and strudels
Maybe even a cake with flakes
But rarely anything with noodles

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Rome

The seven hills call my name
Time to return home
Had my fill of seeming fame
And anxious to get back to Rome

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The City at Night

Concrete candles light the night
But all empty and alone
Are we sure this is right?
When all the workers have flown


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Music City

Music City has my heart
ever been there, but it’s my home
My life keeps us apart
Let me go home, no more Rome

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Brighton

A mecca of bygone days
With many quaint shops
And a maze of alley ways
All tempting you to stop

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