smiles warming all the faces
traffic filling all the spaces
people crowding all the places
music wafting through the air
weather sometimes suffocating
traffic noise reverberating
sights and sounds intoxicating
constant movement here to there
on every corner a giant mall
mcdonald's and starbucks enjoyed by all
in my heart, a deepening pall
shocked by poverty everywhere
children running, playing games
different culture, different names
giant hearts, tiny frames
hopes and dreams, we all share
tiny islands, far away
you and me, a part to play
jesus' love will save the day
hope will triumph, not despair
c2009 Lorenda Houston
