Rio

by

Diane Klammer

The active city never sleeps,
A central heart whose cadence beats.
At night, a steady throb,
By light, a lively mob,
Each day the song repeats.

Civilization moves throughout and within
A natural wonder which shines undimmed.
The buildings and bustle,
The rhythmic hustle
Can't conceal the natural beauty which has always been.

Beaches and buildings unite as one
In circular patterns round as the sun.
Mountians reach up and around
Views blend magically with sounds
Casting spells forever undone.

The people dance and sway
With graceful motion in a special way
Radiating love of life
Even in hardship and strife,
And a cheerfulness troubles can't fray.

This city permeates my soul
With a love I can't control
I will say good-bye
With a heart that cries
For a part of me no longer whole.

Though I've been to Rio in my dreams
In my younger days, it seems
That although I'm here
And can touch everyone near,
The fantasy remains.

In my blood two countries flow.
Each beckons me to come and grow.
They both are mine.
Home's hard to define,
And traveling's too slow.

NEXT?
Why don't you look at thankyou
by: Beth
from: Sydney, NSW, Australia

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