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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Category: Cities
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
Jerusalem, a … Read the rest
Chianti
The Chianti vineyards drew me in
Away from Florence’s artistic wonder
To reflect on where I had been
And sit and ponder
A city of … Read the rest
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
Empty shops and … Read the rest
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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Chicago Blues
Chicago blues was forged by steel
Mules and levees didn’t do it anymore
Industry turned he wheel
And the Blues opened the door
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