This poem attempts to portray, the perspective of a tourist in England. (I did not specifically have London in mind). Also, it aims to make the reader think, of the contrast between presentation and reality.
They say that the camera never lies,
but think of what is seen through a tourist's eyes,
Yes, London and most places are multi layered . It is good to see it from a refreshing point of view. I think it depends a lot on your mood or state of mind and the weather. Like, like most cities encompass extremes of wealth and poverty, heaven and hell. I think tourists are often protected from the harsh reality of a place wherever it is in the world. A good poem, Julian.
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You raised some interesting points. I think tourists rarely, if ever, see the true side of places they visit. I agree with what you wrote about big brother at the end (*insert laugh, avoid typing lol*). I'll see you around Writers Cafe.
Yes, London and most places are multi layered . It is good to see it from a refreshing point of view. I think it depends a lot on your mood or state of mind and the weather. Like, like most cities encompass extremes of wealth and poverty, heaven and hell. I think tourists are often protected from the harsh reality of a place wherever it is in the world. A good poem, Julian.
As a 'tourist' of sorts, currently living in England, I have to say I like it. And I found many similarities between your country and others in the way that the beauty tourists seek is often as overplayed in the guidebooks as it is overshadowed by litter and ugliness, and therefore overlooked by the country's inhabitants. I was amazed at how many people I met here that had never bothered to go to London or any other normal tourist destination. But, then again, I'm from Florida, and I've never been to Disney World. I suppose when something is in your own back garden, why spend money to see it? Americans go in search of the world, and the world goes in search of America, and the like. Wonderfully written, but I might point out a typo in the first stanza. It happens to us all, but perhaps you won't be offended by my pointing it out. Well done!
My first name is Julian. I'm a white male, straight, English, christian, pro-life and 42 years old. Writing is just an interest to me. However, maybe I have the potential to achieve more? My favourite.. more..