Poem: My City Ain’t Romantic

My city ain’t romantic It’s not Paris in the Spring Streets not filled with laughter And the joy it brings There is no painted sunset On golden sandy beach No wandering through Paradise It’s too far out of reach Instead, we walk on quiet trails And turn our faces to the sun Along shimmering water … Continue reading →

Poem: I Dream in the Daytime

I dream in the daytime At night, I only sleep My heart is full of promise But hope is my own to keep Everywhere is a colour If only in my eyes Look up from the gutters See the stars hang in the skies Music makes me dance But in ways none will see A … Continue reading →