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Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, now living in Cheshire, England. I started to write poetry some years ago, as a hobby. I have enjoyed that new venture very much. My preferences are for long and micro-form poetry styles. A first book of poetry ~ Reason Without Rhyme, was published in December 2013. A second book ~ Fifty Seven Pebbles, was published in September 2015...I am presently compiling the content for my third book. Thank you for visiting my Blog... COPYRIGHT: The entire copyright and content of this Blog belongs to the author Eileen T O'Neill. Nothing should be copied, reproduced or hosted as per RSS feed by any other party. {This particularly applies to the USA company Feedspot.com}

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Take This Poem...

Take this poem written fresh and new today
A brand-new prompt has arrived just in time
I found an interesting thread of inspiration
Followed where it led across my imagination
Delved into yesterday’s archives of photos
Looking back to where travels had taken me
Chicago city and the start of a colourful fall
Took an overhead train just to hear it rattle
A cityscape viewed from a leisurely cruise
Leaves crunched underfoot as we explored
Sky to ground view from John Hancock Tower
I can still smell dinner’s smoky food scents
Stopped off where the blues were playing
Lost ourselves within the heart of the vibe
Enjoyed shopping hours in Michigan Avenue
A vivid treasury of memories, now a poem…

©Eileen T O’Neill 20/09/2023

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12 comments:

  1. MaryWednesday, September 20, 2023

    Eileen, I like your "poem written fresh and new." And I am very familiar with the sites you mentioned. Smiles. Your vivid travel memories trigger mine. Oh, to shop on Michigan Avenue. It is so enjoyable to get lost in the vibe! Glad this prompt inspired you!

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  2. Sumana RoyWednesday, September 20, 2023

    Love how you blend the present with the past. Enjoyed the happy moments of the cherished memories ,' now a poem'.

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  3. Kim M. RussellWednesday, September 20, 2023

    Thank you for taking me on your travels via photos, Eileen. I love the line ‘Took an overhead train just to hear it rattle’, which is something I might do. Your poem appeals to all the senses, from crunching leaves to smoky food scents and the blues.

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyWednesday, September 20, 2023

    Such fun and satisfying memories to look back on. When I used to go to Vancouver, I loved taking the skytrain and the seabus, viewing the city through the windows.

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  5. JadeLiWednesday, September 20, 2023

    Chicago is a town with a lot of character. You've highlight some of its best parts.

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  6. SusanWednesday, September 20, 2023

    "I found an interesting thread of inspiration
    Followed where it led across my imagination"
    Always, always . . . that's how places become poems. Well done!

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  7. AnonymousThursday, September 21, 2023

    Nice memories of Chicago. ...Rall

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  8. Jane DoughertyThursday, September 21, 2023

    That really is going where the muse takes you!

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  9. MargaretFriday, September 22, 2023

    Chicago is fun - Art and Museums are fun too!

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  10. KerfeSunday, September 24, 2023

    A good way to make your memories last !

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  11. KerfeSunday, September 24, 2023

    a good way to make your memories last!

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  12. Brother OllieMonday, September 25, 2023

    Excellent - I'm glad you took us to Chicago today!

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