Sunday 19 June 2022

Vancouver - a Bird's Eye View

June promised sunshine and much more

But clouds hang dark on North Van shore;

While ski slopes show through wooded green

And impressive mountains loom and screen

 

The delta valley from blue skies;

Dramatic vistas of high-rise

From fish and logging long ago

Vancouver, hard-nosed, on the go.

 

With oriental influence strong

One is reminded of Hong Kong,

Vast parking lots at each big mall:

Cars are a must in city sprawl…

 

Here, wealth and prestige dominate

So, no surprise - shops open late!

But parks and gardens calm lost souls

Whose hearts are set on higher goals.

 

To avoid the rush hour, work on line;

From upper floors – sunsets divine!

This city is the place to be

When you’re on holiday – like me!


(c) Poet in the woods 2022


Down town Vancouver




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