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A Chicago Feel To It
by Amy Manningthis i know
you're leaving
leaving for a new stage
a new life
being just a few steps behind you
i can't even imagine what you'll face
except the warnings
and the stories we've all heard
Cincinnati has held you
swaddled you in itself
whether you liked it or not.
the people here have surrounded you
loved you
even if you weren't aware
this is scary for you
this new huge place
with same-sized people
filling it all up
but guess what?
it will swaddle you too
sometimes things work like that
if you love life
and i know you do
life will love you back
no matter where you are
Chicago is stealing you from me
with all its culture
i know you'll fit in there
you'll walk, live, and breathe there
just like here
but with the added element of growth
one of the most beautiful concepts
that can ever be thought of
happening inside you
you're tinted with this Other place
so now, naive as i am
i have equated you with the Windy City
If i ever go there
find my way there
you'll be in every face
and every door way
watching and laughing
09/16/2011 Author's Note: Cincinnati to Chicago, with me in the former, a friend departing for the latter.
Posted on 09/16/2011
Copyright © 2024 Amy Manning
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 09/16/11 at 02:39 PM A beautiful poetic letter. |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 09/17/11 at 06:05 AM I agree with Gabe. And I'd love to see how the story twists and turns in the coming years. Don't forget this, and don't forget to write about it. |
| Posted by Lori Blair on 11/28/11 at 04:01 AM and then your friend may return..because to me it seems as if the culture and excitement of the city won't hold up to such a friendship..nice write indeed! my heart is suddenly so full. thanks! |
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