As a rule you will find me
surrounded by green
I’m often the nicest place
you’ll have seen
The winter skies are
blue/grey and bright
The reflection of snow
glimmers by night
I am generally quiet
where peace has a place
I encourage contentment
A feeling of grace
The bustling city noise
brings me alive
People quickly moving
trying to thrive
My buildings are ancient
have seen many years
They capture emotion
of trials and cheers
The Bistros, the clubs
and the music joints
I have so many
I’ll not disappoint
The fragrance in my
environs you’ll find
will foster a spirit
that brings peace of mind
The smog and emissions
fill up the air
But for me it brings comfort
that here I share
And most who live here
will be known by a name
To my rural surroundings
attest and acclaim
Lovers to most
and friends to a few
My urban life, fame
and always anew
©Jem Croucher & Nadine Jordan, 2017
Photos – (top): Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, UK [from a postcard owned by the author], (bottom): Marysville, California, USA [from a postcard owned by Cardcow Vintage Postcards]
Contrasts, a big pond & and affinity is a collaboration between Jem Croucher (@ Jemverse) and Nadine Jordan of Marysville, California inspired by the Neighbourhood, created by the Public Blogger.
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