Cities – George Ruddock

I Dream of Paris

I dream of Paris, a city with history
The charm of its boulevards
Just meander and at one point you will find
The Seine, a … Read the rest

Lost in the night of the Big Easy
But in crowds, only you and me
The city plays our melody
And our hearts were free… Read the rest

Café windows glowing bright
They linger over coffee and wine
They rekindle a love thought lost
As rain coloured cobbles reflect the light

Paris bridges … Read the rest

Beads and brass are its anchor
A city where the good times roll
A city full if heart and soul
Beads and brass are its … Read the rest

A small pub in the heart of the city
Centuries have come through its doors
And it has welcomed all, rich and poor
But it … Read the rest

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

But the statue … Read the rest

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

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

The Lovers Bridge calls out
For couples to come and visit
Please don’t step on it if you have any doubt
But once on enjoy … Read the rest

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

A city of fine culture… Read the rest