. A Day in NYC Louis, dear Louis, I wish you were here, New York City would shake with fear. We'd gallavant in The Village and race through the park, Oh! What adventures on which we'd embark. The Village itself is such colorful fun, To indulge in a single day could never be done. Canal Street is fabulous for all kinds of junk shopping, Bleeker Street is outrageous for restaurant hopping. Little Italy to chow on the most exquisite food, Or Chinatown, depending on your mood. Washington Square Park in the heart of N.Y.U., Just don't get parsimonious with the bums, my God! PU! They market drugs and panhandle for money - Some may leer and call you "Honey". Don't worry about it, just pass on by, Even if they smirk and point to their fly. Moving on up there are cobblestone streets And a feeling of creativity which can't be beat. Artists, Actors, Musicians, and such - Oh Louis, you'd be delighted with The Village oh so much. The restaurants and shopping establishments have such taste. The time we'd spend browsing is not a waste. There are international street vendors galore, Hawking silver, books, oils, insense, and more. All of this is quite a sight, But you have to finagle them to get the price right. Guys on the corner sell watch imitations Out of bargain basement briefcases - that's their vocation. You can purchase Rolex, Cartier, Gucci and more, Anyone can afford these babys - even if they're poor. Let's now travel north to the heart of Midtown. Don't let the multitudes of commuters run you down. Theaters, theaters, theaters galore - 106 so far and constructing even more. The District itself is full of illuminating hookers, Most of them butt-ugly, hardly any real lookers. They'll sashay over and quote you a price But you're risking crabs, VD, the Clap, and lice. They'll shimmy their booty and lure you to their den Better graze against their crotch first... Most are men! Let's get outta here - we'll meander on over to the East Side The dark filth and immoral stink - you'd swear someone died! Rockafeller Center is coming up soon And now we're boogying to a different tune. The Diamond District is a block away, To posess so many baubles, hopefully someday. Avenue Of The Americas, home to NBC The possibility of seeing stars is enought to make me pee. Let's hang a left and saunter towards Central Park No problem, there's plenty of time before it gets dark. We are now entering the "Crem-de-la-crem" of New York City, I dream of residing here, oh what a pity. Rumplemyers, Mickey Mantle's, and The Plaza's Oak Room The expense is horrific, va va va voom! The Park is splendid, tranquil, and pretty. One of the finest appointments of New York City. To accommodate the bikers and bladers they block off the streets And you gotta dodge them which is no simple feat. Sheep Meadow is where we'd soak up the sun Play ball, frisbee, eat vendor dogs, and have lots of fun. We'll travel to the 80's and then turn right, Head down to 3rd Avenue because the thrift stores are a delightful sight. We shall dine along the sidewalk and chow to our hearts content, And by this time our wallets are showing a considerable dent. We'll Skip To My Loo up to Lexington Ave, Let's hit Bloomies on 60th, a shopping adventure indeed we'll have. After that we'll head to the world's famous 5th - Maybe we'll signal a cab to give us a lift. Bendels, Dior, Fendi, Tiffany, Dunhill and more, Never could shopping here be a total bore! We'll stroll in the direction of Downtown And talk about the multiples of treasures we found. We'll pass Grand Central - Station that is Maybe stop at The Cafe to take a quick whiz. By this time we'll be exhausted and tired Yet the energy of the city makes us both feel wired. Let's grab the subway and head towards home, And tomorrow we'll see the rest... Off again we shall roam! Kristen Weiser kweiser@jps.net
Reason for writing:
I wrote this for my friend who was living in Los Angeles at the same time I was living in New York. I missed him and really wished he could have come to NYC to play with me...
Birth sign: Capricorn
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