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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: MANHATTAN Matches Found: 252 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` A BALLAD OF CLAREMONT HILL, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The roar of the city is low Last Line: You have made my life more sweet, on the edge of claremont hill? Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): New York City; Patriotism; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple A BALLAD OF DEAD GIRLS, by DANA BURNET Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Scarce had they brought the bodies down Last Line: To lock his doors again. Subject(s): Child Labor; New York City; Social Protest; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple A DREAMER, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here lies a little boy who made believe Last Line: The world believe his make-believes were true. Subject(s): Imagination; New York City; Fancy; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple A FIFTH AVENUE PARADE, by PERCY STICKNEY GRANT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What is this silent, dark crowd Last Line: Machines and armies sensitive as souls. Subject(s): Funerals; New York City; Parades; Triangle Factory Fire (1911); Women; Burials; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple A FORGOTTEN BARD, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In a dim nook beneath the street Last Line: Some book of mine be housed and read? Subject(s): Books; New York City; Poetry Readings; Reading; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple A SEA CHARM, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Winds that waft the fisher-fleet Last Line: My mermaiden! Subject(s): Mermaids & Mermen; New York City; Sea; Wind; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Ocean A SUMMER SUMMARY, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shall I, lying in a grot Last Line: What care I how bad they be? Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A. Subject(s): New York City; Summer; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AMONG THE MISSING, by RICHARD HOWARD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Know me? I am the ghost of gansevoort pier Alternate Author Name(s): Howard, Joseph Subject(s): Cities; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AN EVENING WALK, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Beyond the clash and clang of cars Last Line: The wraith of aaron burr! Subject(s): Burr, Aaron (1756-1836); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AN IVORY MINIATURE, by HELEN GRAY CONE Poem Text First Line: When state street homes were stately still Last Line: This woven wreath of rhymes. Alternate Author Name(s): Green, Coroebus Subject(s): Murray Hill, New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AN OLD HYMN FOR IAN JENKINS, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All things we value in terms of contrast Last Line: Of the dream is place. Subject(s): Alienation (social Psychology); Cities; Dreams; New York City; Southern States; Estrangement; Outcasts; Urban Life; Nightmares; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; South (u.s.) ARRIVAL AT KENNEDY, by DAVID LEHMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Reduce the supply while the demand stays constant and the Subject(s): Cities; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AT THE SHRINE, by RICHARD KENDALL MUNKITTRICK Poem Text First Line: A pale italian peasant Last Line: Are sold on barclay street. Subject(s): Immigrants; New York City; Prayer; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AT TRINITY, by ANDREW EDWARD WATROUS Poem Text First Line: Where wall street's head from full broadway Last Line: Where peace sole reigneth. Subject(s): Churchyards; Death; New York City; Trinity Churchyard (new York); Dead, The; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AWAKING IN NEW YORK, by MAYA ANGELOU Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Curtains forcing their will Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple BELOW FOURTEENTH STREET, by GERALD STERN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Somewhere above fourteenth he pulled up his shirt sleeves Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple BROADWAY, by MARK DOTY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Under grand central's tattered vault Last Line: The jewel of love for us Subject(s): Cities; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple BROOKLYN BRIDGE TOWERS (AS UNCONNECTED), by GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Brother! Are you waiting Last Line: Is the charioteer! Subject(s): Bridges; Brooklyn Bridge; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple BUTTERMILK CHANNEL, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pray tarry, nancy blossom' Last Line: Fore the sun went down! Subject(s): Farm Life; New York City; New York City - Colonial Period; Travel; Agriculture; Farmers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips CHELSEA, 1860, by ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When old canute the dane Last Line: From chelsea's student train. Subject(s): Churches; Hudson River; New York City; Cathedrals; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple CITIES: 7. NEW YORK, by CALE YOUNG RICE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A young amazon Last Line: Or proud mother of new and mighty tomorrows. Subject(s): New York City; Sea; United States; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Ocean; America COLLEGE SPECIAL, by MURIEL RUKEYSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Plush lines the metal train, making the steel Subject(s): Railroad Stations; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple COLUMBIA COLLEGE, 1796, by JOSIAH SHIPPEY Poem Text First Line: Columbia college! Alma mater! Well Last Line: Mother, these acts in ninety-six were done! Subject(s): Columbia University; New York City; Scholarship & Scholars; Teaching & Teachers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple CONSECRATED GROUND; READ AT THE NEW YORK CITY HALL, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Let there be prayer and praise Last Line: There where the deathless climb the deathless skies. Subject(s): Fourth Of July; New York City; Independence Day; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple COOPER SQUARE, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A mother on long island buys her son Last Line: And beg beyond all affluence. Subject(s): Drugs & Drug Abuse; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple CROSSTOWN, by ALICIA SUSKIN OSTRIKER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Back in new york I grab a cab at port authority Subject(s): New York City; Taxis; Immigrants; City & Town Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration DANCING AT THE CHELSEA, by DIONISIO D. MARTINEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: It is no longer a question of balance and yet Last Line: Made in the aisle of an abandoned pullman. Subject(s): Dancing & Dancers; Hotels; New York City; Inns; Innskeepers; Motels; Boarding Houses; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple DAWN IN THE CITY, by CHARLES DE KAY Poem Text First Line: The city slowly wakes Last Line: Vaulted above, like them with a fresh sea of blue. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple DIRECTIONS FOR CARRYING EXPLOSIVE NUCLEAR WASTES THROUGH ..., by JUNE JORDAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Enter the long island expressway at brookhaven Last Line: And look out for the crazies. Subject(s): Antinuclear Movement; Driving & Drivers; New York City; Nuclear Waste; Trucks & Trucking; Nuclear Freeze; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Teamsters; Truckers; Freight DOMESDAY BOOK: HENRY BAKER, AT NEW YORK, by EDGAR LEE MASTERS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: One partner may consult another -- james Last Line: And chase came to the coroner and spoke: Subject(s): Death; Letters; New York City; Undertakers; Dead, The; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple DUTCHMAN'S QUIRK, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Broadway reaches northward from fair bowling Last Line: "is, just as I've shown you, a ""dutchman's quirk!" Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ELEVATOR, by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We jumped in, trusting Last Line: Sister! He wailed, as I sank deep into the ground. Subject(s): Buildings & Builders; Elevators; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple EPITAPH FOR ANY NEW YORKER, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I, who all my life had hurried Last Line: "take your eternity,"" he said." Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway Subject(s): New York City; Patience; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ESSAY: ON THE WORLD AS WILL OR WILL NOT, by ELENI SIKELIANOS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Accident, come / from the side of the walk I forgot Subject(s): Essays; New York City; Taxis; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips EVACUATION OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: They come! They come! The heroes come Last Line: "the toast is, 'freedom's favorite son, / health, peace, and joy to washington" Subject(s): American Revolution;new York City; "manhattan;new York, New York;the Big Apple; EVENING: NEW YORK, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Blue dust of evening over my city Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FACES, by LOLA RIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A late snow beats Last Line: With some ungainly dolls. Alternate Author Name(s): Lawson, David, Mrs. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FAR AWAY, by JANE MILLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There is weeping as is customary and good Last Line: Lover no children no poetry Subject(s): Cities; Grief; New York City; Urban Life; Sorrow; Sadness; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FEBRUARY, by JAMES SCHUYLER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: A chimney, breathing a little smoke Subject(s): Winter; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FEBRUARY EVENING IN NEW YORK, by DENISE LEVERTOV Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As the stores close, a winter light Subject(s): New York City; Evening; Winter; Aging; Conduct Of Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Sunset; Twilight FISH IN CHAINS, by JANE MILLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Along the hudson across manhattan to the triborough Last Line: It nearly rained that's what people had to say Subject(s): Cities; Courtship; Love - Beginnings; Love - Unrequited; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FLOWERS OF MANHATTAN, by CHARLIE SMITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: ... Early morning petal-strewn sidewalks of manhattan Last Line: Makes a fist and throws punches at the air. Love’s no secret now Subject(s): Flowers; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FOUR WINDOWS, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Near grandma's tree-sconced house in brooklyn Last Line: My fact - touches me so quick, quick as life. Subject(s): Life; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FREELY ESPOUSING, by JAMES SCHUYLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: A commingling sky Subject(s): Popular Culture - United States; Social Commentaries; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple FROM A HIGH WINDOW , by SARA TEASDALE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From a high window, this december night Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple GEORGE MEREDITH TO MISS DIXON (JUNE 9, 1892), by HENRY W. KING Poem Text First Line: From box hill, dorking, so the heading reads Last Line: Wrought by the glowing letters of his name. Subject(s): Meredith, George (1828-1909); New York City; Novels & Novelists; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple GHAZALS: 30, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I am walked on a leash by my dog and am water Last Line: An apple, the fat off the lamb, raw and coreless. Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): New York City; Poetry & Poets; Singing & Singers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Songs GIANT NIGHT, by ANNE WALDMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Awake in a giant night Last Line: Just like what is here one minute and not the next. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Family Life; Holidays; New York City; Nativity, The; Relatives; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple GIVE ME THE SPLENDID SILENT SUN, by WALT WHITMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Give me the splendid silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling Last Line: Manhattan faces and eyes forever for me. Subject(s): New York City; Sun; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple GREAT IS DIANA OF THE MANNAHATTOES!, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Northward! Northward! Goddess of the tower Last Line: The smoke of sacrifice! Subject(s): Hudson River; Native Americans; New York City; Ships & Shipping; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HAZARDS, by FAIRFAX DOWNEY Poem Text First Line: Whenever I walk in a new york street Last Line: The driving is safer there after it's dark. Subject(s): Automobiles; Driving & Drivers; New York City; Cars; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HENRY MOORE'S STATUE AT LINCOLN CENTER, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: After listening to durufle's requiem Last Line: Of shapes which refuse to explain. Subject(s): Moore, Henry (1898-1986); New York City; Statues; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HOSPITAL WINDOW, by ALLEN GINSBERG Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: At gauzy dusk, thin haze like cigarette smoke Subject(s): Hospitals; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HOTEL ST. LOUIS, NEW YORK CITY, FALL 1969, by GREGORY ORR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I went inside, the manager said, `you don't want to live Last Line: Sunday mornings, a bright orange football helmet that glowed like the sun. Subject(s): Hotels; New York City; Survival; Inns; Innskeepers; Motels; Boarding Houses; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HOW COME?, by DAVID IGNATOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I'm in new york covered by a layer of soap foam Last Line: Who will die of soap foam Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple HOW SPRING CAME TO NEW YORK, by HERMANN HAGEDORN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Between the windy dusk, and the first pale light Last Line: "the millions woke, tingling, and whispered, ""spring!" Subject(s): New York City; Spring; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO FAMILIAR AMERICAN TREES, by CHARLIE SMITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I don't get it about the natural world Subject(s): New York City; Trees; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple IN LOWER NEW YORK, by MARIANNA GRISWOLD VAN RENSSELAER Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Stand here with me. The throngs dissolve away Last Line: When the calm darkness bids them rest again. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Rensselaer, Mrs. Schuyler Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple IN NEW YORK, by CLIFFORD BAX Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I stood with men upon the crowded curb Subject(s): New York City; Grief; Mankind; Crowds; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Sorrow; Sadness; Human Race IN NEW YORK, by JOHN HALL WHEELOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Within the modern world, deformed and vast Last Line: The monstrous secret that propels the stars. Subject(s): Calvary; Life, Modern; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple IN NEW YORK: 1. ON SUNDAY MORNING, by WILLIAM ALEXANDER PERCY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Far, far from here the church bells ring Last Line: As she prays for her child. Subject(s): Bells; New York City; Religion; Sun; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Theology IN NEW YORK: 2. THE SONG YOU LOVE, by WILLIAM ALEXANDER PERCY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When I have sung the sweet songs and the sad Last Line: Restless with words it could not sing. Subject(s): New York City; Singing & Singers; Soul; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple IN NEW YORK: 3. WEARINESS, by WILLIAM ALEXANDER PERCY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I sometimes think thou art my secret love Last Line: Then give, beseech thee, give me sleep. Subject(s): Dreams; Kisses; Life; Love; New York City; Nightmares; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple IN THE VILLAGE, by DEREK WALCOTT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I came up out of the subway and there were Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple JERUSALEM THE GOLDEN: 52. WINTER SKETCHES, by CHARLES REZNIKOFF Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now that black ground and bushes Subject(s): Winter; Snow; New York City; Subways; Landscape; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple JOHN MCGRAW, by WILLIAM A. PHELON Poem Text First Line: I'd like to play in old new york, Last Line: "and that's his only law!" Subject(s): Athletes; Baseball; Mcgraw, John (1873-1934); New York City; Sports; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple JOTTINGS OF NEW YORK; A DESCRIPTIVE POEM, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh mighty city of new york! You are wonderful to behold Last Line: For bonnie dundee, my heart it felt as light as a cork. Subject(s): Dundee, Scotland; New York City; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips KITTY'S SUMMERING, by HENRY CUYLER BUNNER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Have you seen e'er a sign of my kitty? Last Line: On the south side of washington square. Subject(s): Longing; New York City; Summer; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LEAVING MY ROOMMATES IN NEW YORK, by RUTH STONE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Snow falls upon snow fastening its delicate hooks Last Line: To the subliminal sounds of ermines living in the lath. Subject(s): Homeless; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LILACS IN THE CITY, by WILLIAM BRIAN HOOKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Amid the rush and fever of the street Last Line: God's answer to the wisdom of this world. Alternate Author Name(s): Hooker, Brian Subject(s): Flowers; Lilacs; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LILIES IN NEW YORK, by MARK DOTY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A drawing: smudged shadow, deep worked areas of graphite Last Line: Open. And who could hope to draw that? Subject(s): Flowers; Lilies; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LOEW'S BRIDGE: A BROADWAY IDYL, by MARY TUCKER LAMBERT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: For hours I stood upon the bridge Last Line: "I leave thee love and hope." Alternate Author Name(s): Tucker, Mary Eliza Perine Subject(s): Bridges; Broadway, New York City; Loew, Charles E.; New York City; Wall Street, New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LOVE IN A BUS, by THOMAS MCGRATH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was born in perhaps the holland tunnel Last Line: Human, impermanent and permanently good Subject(s): Chicago; Love; New York City; Prostitution; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Harlots; Whores; Brothels LOVE POEM FOR THE FORTY-SECOND STREET LIBRARY, by DAVID IGNATOW Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: With my eyes turned to the sky Subject(s): Librarians & Libraries; New York City; Library; Librarians; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple LOWER NEW YORK- A STORM, by DONALD ROBERT PERRY MARQUIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: White wing'd below the darkling clouds Last Line: To all but greed and gain? Alternate Author Name(s): Marquis, Don Subject(s): New York City; Storms; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MACARONI, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis made of the flour of wheat, so they say Last Line: And don't you forget the chianti! Subject(s): Ethnic Groups - United States; Food & Eating; Italian Americans; New York City; Pasta; Restaurants; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Spaghetti; Lasagna; Noodles; Macaroni; Cafes; Diners MAIDEN LANE, by LOUISE MORGAN SILL Poem Text First Line: Down maiden lane, where clover grew Last Line: And let us stroll down maiden lane. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANAHATTA, by WALT WHITMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My city's fit and noble name resumed Last Line: Coming, going, hurrying sea waves. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN, by PAUL MARIANI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thirty years, and the six-inch scar still there Subject(s): New York City; Religion; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Theology MANHATTAN CITY; A PICTURE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair mistress of a warlike state Last Line: And nova-scotia only claims. Subject(s): American Revolution; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN ELEGY, by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I left behind a mother, father Last Line: New york, my city of adults Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN ISLAND POEM, by GREGORY ORR Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thin river woman with a concrete star Last Line: At night I am a jar of fireflies dying. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN NEW YEAR, by KATE CRICHTON GREDLER Poem Text First Line: The whistles blow and through the city street Last Line: The new year enters at a cottage door. Subject(s): Holidays; New Year; New York City; Night Clubs; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN THIRTIES FLASH, by ALLEN GINSBERG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Long stone streets inanimate, repetitive machine crash cookie-cutting Subject(s): New York City; United States; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; America MANHATTAN, 1609, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where now the bells of trinity are heard Last Line: Up went the flag of holland like a flame! Subject(s): New York City; Sea Voyages; Tourists; United States - History; United States - Immigration & Emigtration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANHATTAN: 14, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When, sick of all the sorrow and distress Last Line: "the jealous city, whispering always -- ""home!" Variant Title(s): The City Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MANNAHATTA, by WALT WHITMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: I was asking for something specific and perfect for my city Last Line: City nested in bays! My city! Subject(s): Architecture & Architects; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MEETING YOU AT THE PIERS, by KENNETH KOCH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I should like to describe amerika to you Subject(s): United States; New York City; Immigrants; Kafka, Franz (1883-1924); America; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration MELPOMENE IN MANHATTAN, by DAVID IGNATOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As she walked she would look back Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple METROPOLITAN NIGHTMARE, by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It rained quite a lot, that spring. You woke in the morning Last Line: He pried fom the insect's jaws the bright crumb of steel Subject(s): New York City; Termites; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MILK, by EILEEN MYLES Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I flew into new york Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MONTGOMERY'S RETURN, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How black the barge of trailing pall Last Line: Montgomery came home. Subject(s): Fame; Homecoming; Hudson River; Love; Montgomery, Richard (1738-1775); New York City; Reputation; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MOONRISE ON MANHATTAN; FOR LOUIS H. WETMORE, by THOMAS WALSH Poem Text First Line: Out in the harbour, silence and the moon Last Line: In coronation on manhattan's shore. Alternate Author Name(s): Gill, Roderick; Strange, Garrett Subject(s): Cities; Moon; New York City; Night; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Bedtime MOTOWN, ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY, by MARGE PIERCY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fog used to bloom off the distant river Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MUSIC, by FRANK O'HARA (1926-1966) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If I rest for a moment near the equestrian Subject(s): Americans; New York City; United States; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; America MY CITY, by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I come down to sleep death's endless night Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MY SAD SELF, by ALLEN GINSBERG Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Sometimes when my eyes are red Subject(s): New York City; Self; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple N.Y., by EZRA POUND Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My city, my beloved, my white! Ah, slender Last Line: And thou shalt live for ever. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NATHAN HALE, by CHESTER FIRKINS Poem Text First Line: Somewhere beneath the thundering city's pave Last Line: His solemn and triumphant requiem Subject(s): Cemeteries; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776); New York City; Graveyards; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NATHAN HALE [SEPTEMBER 22, 1776], by FRANCIS MILES FINCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To drum-beat and heart-beat Last Line: The name of hale shall burn! Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776); New York City; Patriotism; Liberty; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NATHAN HALE, SEPTEMBER 22, 1776, by JOHN MACMULLEN Poem Text First Line: Come all alumni gather round Last Line: Amidst the patriot band. Subject(s): American Revolution; Capital Punishment; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776); Memory; New York City; Patriotism; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by FLORENCE WILKINSON EVANS Poem Text First Line: Into the violet vastness of shoreless and moaning / twilight Last Line: The infinite hulk of the ship of my city pushes her course unreturning. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilkinson, Florence Subject(s): New York City; Sea Voyages; Ships & Shipping; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips NEW YORK, by EDWARD FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: I live in a beautiful place, a city Alternate Author Name(s): Elliot, Bruce Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The city is cutting a way Last Line: Twill be a great place when it's done! Subject(s): New York City; Patriotism; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by RICHARD HOVEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The low line of the walls that lie outspread Last Line: O torrent of the living down broadway! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by PETER JOHNSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Night, new york all gussied up. So Last Line: "arms or legs,"" she says, ""even if he were a stump" Subject(s): New York City; Love; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by MARIE LUHRS Poem Text First Line: New york is not so different from the ocean Last Line: A sea of granite worthy of a god. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by DONALD ROBERT PERRY MARQUIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She is hot to the sea that crouches beside Last Line: The beat of the heart of a world. Alternate Author Name(s): Marquis, Don Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by CLYDE ROBERTSON Poem Text First Line: Tramp, tramp, a moiling, toiling tread Last Line: A towering wilderness of steel and stone. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by EDWIN DAVIES SCHOONMAKER Poem Text First Line: Sea - rimmed and teeming with millions poured out on Last Line: Till the new day quenches the lamps and flares over tyre. Subject(s): Cities; Immigrants; Labor & Laborers; Mysticism; New York City; Urban Life; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration; Work; Workers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK, by WENDELL PHILLIPS STAFFORD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O titan daughter crouching by the sea Last Line: As april mornings overflow the skies! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK AT NIGHT, by AMY LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A near horizon whose sharp jags Last Line: Instead the glaring, man-filled city groans below! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK AT NOON, by HORTENSE KING FLEXNER Poem Text First Line: The city burrows toward the shade Last Line: On the silver-bristled swine. Subject(s): Geography; New York City; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips NEW YORK CITY, by MAXWELL BODENHEIM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: New york, it would be easy to revile Last Line: Offers a soul to your reluctant dirt. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK IN SUNSET, by WILLIAM ELLERY LEONARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The island city of dominion stands Last Line: And hers the fame of babylon and tyre. Subject(s): Islands; New York City; Seashore; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Beach; Coast; Shore NEW YORK MAP COMPANY (1), by JOHN YAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Acton town manufacturing Subject(s): Cities; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK SUBWAY, by HILDA MORLEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The beauty of people in the subway Alternate Author Name(s): Auerbach, Hilda; Wolpe, Stefan, Mrs. Subject(s): Subway; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORK; A NOCTURNE, by FLORENCE EARLE COATES Poem Text First Line: Down-gazing, I behold Last Line: Let there be light! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NEW YORKERS, by EDWARD FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Everywhere else in the country, if someone asks, Alternate Author Name(s): Elliot, Bruce Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NIGHT IN NEW YORK, by GEORGE PARSONS LATHROP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Haunted by unknown feet Last Line: And behold, it is day! Subject(s): New York City; Night; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Bedtime NIGHT MOVEMENT - NEW YORK, by CARL SANDBURG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the night, when the sea winds take the city in their arms Subject(s): New York City; Night; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Bedtime NOTHING TO WEAR', by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Miss flora mcflimsey, of madison square Last Line: Wear! Subject(s): Clothing & Dress; New York City; Women; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple O CITY, by MURIEL RUKEYSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: City / o my delilght! Nourishment to the fat Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple OF BEING NUMEROUS, 3, by GEORGE OPPEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: The emotions are engaged Subject(s): Language; New York City; Words; Vocabulary; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple OF BEING NYMEROUS, 4, by GEORGE OPPEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: For the people of that flow Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple OF CITY FLOWERS; ON READING CERTAIN POEMS IN PRAISE OF NEW YORK, by SHAEMAS O'SHEEL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My city! How the younger poets mock Last Line: My grief alone, thou knowest, will be real. Alternate Author Name(s): Shield, Shaemus; O Sheel, Seamus Subject(s): New York City; Praise; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple OF HER GLORIOUS MADNESS, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The city's mad: through her prodigious veins Last Line: They ask to take the veil, and be a nun! Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple OMNI-ALBERT MURRAY, by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: (three four) the ancestors are humming: write a poem, girl Subject(s): African Americans; Ellington, Edward Kennedy ('duke'); New York City; Negroes; American Blacks; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON 52ND STREET, by PHILIP LEVINE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Down sat bud, raised his hands Subject(s): Music & Musicians; Night Clubs; Jazz; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON A MANHATTAN ROOF, by ANNETTE WILCOX Poem Text First Line: I've been on a sea voyage Last Line: Of car and voice and feet. Subject(s): Cities; Life; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON A SUBWAY EXPRESS, by CHESTER FIRKINS Poem Text First Line: I who have lost the stars, the sod Last Line: Is this wild ride -- with god. Subject(s): New York City; Subways; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON THE CITY ENCROACHMENTS ON THE RIVER HUDSON, 1800, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where hudson, once, in all his pride Last Line: And time restore him all you take. Subject(s): Hudson River; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON THE DEMOLITION OF FORT GEORGE, 1790, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As giants once, in hopes to rise Last Line: And plant her seat of commerce here. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON THE PASSING OF THE LAST FIRE HORSE FROM MANHATTAN ISLAND, by KENNETH SLADE ALLING Poem Text First Line: I remember the cleared streets, the strange suspense Last Line: They came, and they are gone, and unreturning. Subject(s): Animals; Firefighters; Horses; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ON THE PLAZA, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One august day I sat beside Last Line: A personality was there! Subject(s): New York City; Parks; Streets; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Avenues PARIS DAY, by ANNE WALDMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I've had it here craving for new york city every day Last Line: Let's go back immediately! Subject(s): Berrigan, Ted (1934-1983); New York City; Writing & Writers; Berrigan, Edmund Joseph; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple PERSONAL POEM, by FRANK O'HARA (1926-1966) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now when I walk around at lunchtime Subject(s): Baraka, Amiri (leroi Jones); Likes & Dislikes; New York City; Poetry & Poets; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY: GAINE'S LIFE, CITY OF NEW YORK, 1783, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To the senate of york Last Line: Your humble petitioner -- honest -- hugh gaine. Subject(s): American Revolution; Gaine, Hugh (1726-1807); Municipal Government; New York City; Newspapers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journalism; Journalists POST IMPRESSIONS: 8, by EDWARD ESTLIN CUMMINGS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I was sitting in mcsorley's. Outside it was new Alternate Author Name(s): Cummings, E. E. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple PUSH-CART, by ALFRED FRANCIS KREYMBORG Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If you haven't the push-cart mind Last Line: To be buried in. Subject(s): New York City; Peddlers & Peddling; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple QUALITY HILL, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Quality hill! It looked down on the town Last Line: The motley and medley of quality hill. Subject(s): New York City; Wealth; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Riches; Fortunes QUEENS CEMETERY, SETTING SUN, by LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Airport bus from jfk Subject(s): Cemeteries; New York City; Graveyards; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple RAINY SUNDAY, by JOHN HALL WHEELOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The soft, grey garment of the rushing rain Last Line: The mother throned serene amid the rest. Subject(s): Commuters; New York City; Rain; Streets; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Avenues READY FOR THE CANNERY, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'm tired of phrases chock full of praise Subject(s): New York City; City & Town Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple RETURN TO NEW YORK, by JOHN HALL WHEELOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Far and free o'er the lifting sea, the lapsing wastes and Last Line: Love that sings, on the sea-wind's wings runs on to greet thee his very own. Subject(s): Homecoming; New York City; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips ROMAIOS, by WILLAM GAY BALLANTINE Poem Text First Line: Twas in the crowded avenue; o'erhead Last Line: To shine resplendent in thy future's crown! Subject(s): Ethnic Groups - United States; Greek Language; New York City; United States - Immigration & Emigtration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ROMANCE, by CONRAD AIKEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The last farewells were said, friends hurried ashore Last Line: Ere it goes down to darkness, whence it came! . . . Subject(s): Betrayal; Boats; Death; Happiness; Lies; Love; New York City; Youth; Dead, The; Joy; Delight; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple RONDEAU A LA NEW YORK, by ROBERT GRANT (1852-1940) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A pot of gold! O mistress fair Last Line: A pot of gold. Subject(s): Love; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple ROSES IN THE SUBWAY, by DANA BURNET Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A wan-cheeked girl with faded eyes Last Line: My mother ... Stooping down. Subject(s): Commuters; New York City; Steel; Subways; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SCUM O' THE EARTH', by ROBERT HAVEN SCHAUFFLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At the gate of the west I stand Last Line: In the wealth of the richest bloods of earth. Subject(s): Freedom; New York City; Patriotism; United States - Immigration & Emigtration; Liberty; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SEA-GULLS OF MANHATTAN, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Children of the elemental mother Last Line: While the river flows to meet the sea! Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Birds; Gulls; New York City; Seagulls; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SHE IS MORE TO BE PITIED THAN CENSURED, by WILLIAM B. GRAY Poem Text First Line: At the old concert hall on the bowery Last Line: No -- he asked for god's mercy and said: Subject(s): New York City; Pity; Prostitution; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Harlots; Whores; Brothels SIR HENRY CLINTON'S INVITATION TO THE REFUGEES, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, gentlemen tories, firm, loyal, and true Last Line: Who are born to be hang'd, will never be shot. Subject(s): American Revolution; Clinton, Sir Henry (1738-1795); New York City; Refugees; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SKETCHES, by DAVID IGNATOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In new york, bus drivers are the only happy men Last Line: That reads drink blotto! Subject(s): Cruelty; New York City; Violence; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SNOW, by ANNE WALDMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Snow comes down on new york city Last Line: You will later eat before it is cooked. Subject(s): New York City; Snow; Winter; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONG FOR A VENISON DINNER AT MR. BUNYAN'S, by JOSEPH STANSBURY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Friends, push 'round the bottle, and let us be drinking Last Line: Has strengthened the hands of these upstart pretenders. Subject(s): Bunyan, John (1628-1688); Dinners & Dining; Food & Eating; Friendship; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONG-FLOWER AND POPPY: 1. IN NEW YORK, by WILLIAM VAUGHN MOODY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He plays the deuce with my writing time Last Line: Nothing is good for long. Subject(s): New York City; Transience; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Impermanence SONGS OF NEW YORK: A CITY SUNSET, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A cross the roof-tops of the town Last Line: Of gladness sped upon its way. Subject(s): Evening; New York City; Sunset; Twilight; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: BROADWAY, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here surge the ceaseless caravans Last Line: I wonder who would care? Subject(s): Broadway, New York City; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: DOWNTOWN, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The sun has gone, and from the ferryboat Last Line: And breathe a little prayer for them, and sigh. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: NEW BUILDINGS, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The turrets leap higher and higher Last Line: The woodpeckers of the town. Subject(s): Buildings & Builders; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: NEXT DOOR, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We saw the tapers burn Last Line: And my neighbor grieves -- alone, alone! Subject(s): Death; New York City; Dead, The; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: THE LIGHTS, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ten thousand jewels flash out Last Line: Till the stars have faded away. Subject(s): Light; New York City; Tears; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: THE PARKS, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There are green islands in the city sea Last Line: There are green islands in the city sea. Subject(s): New York City; Parks; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: THE VOICES, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I heard the voice of the city Last Line: Forever blue is the sky! Subject(s): New York City; Voices; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: TO A HURDY-GURDY, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here's to you, brave hurdy-gurdy Last Line: With but half as brave a heart! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONGS OF NEW YORK: TRAFFIC, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hoof-beats thundering on the paves Last Line: If only in my dream!) Subject(s): New York City; Traffic; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNET IN PRAISE OF TACT, by WILLIAM MCFEE Poem Text First Line: Earth hath not anything to show more fair,' said wordsworth Last Line: The trolley cars upon the jersey shore. Subject(s): Loitering; New York City; Police; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNETS FOR NEW YORK CITY: 1. NEW YORK AT SUNRISE, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When with her clouds the early dawn illumes Last Line: I see my city with an enlightened eye. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNETS FOR NEW YORK CITY: 2. A POLITICAL 'BOSS', by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Has he no country? Is he of alien breed? Last Line: I felt the burning garments of thy shame. Subject(s): New York City; Politics & Government; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNETS FOR NEW YORK CITY: 3, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Shame on thee, o manhattan, whom I love! Last Line: I felt the burning garments of thy shame. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNETS FOR NEW YORK CITY: 4. THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This day into the fields my steps are led Last Line: But to plunge in the fountain of its living blood. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SONNETS OF SEVEN CITIES: NEW YORK, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Her mouth is carmine and her cheeks too red Last Line: Faith that endures and loyalty that stays! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SPRING IN THE SUBWAY, by ELSA GILL Poem Text First Line: In these dim corridors of shattering sound Last Line: Of cotton buttercups upon her hat. Subject(s): New York City; Spring; Subways; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SPRING NIGHT, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: The park is filled with night and fog Last Line: Why am I crying after love? Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): New York City; Spring; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SPRING STREET BAR, by MEI-MEI BERSSENBRUGGE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And last night a man came in Last Line: When there had been a sky, to write about the sky Subject(s): Bars & Bartenders; New York City; Pubs; Taverns; Saloons; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple STANZAS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To sleep in peace when life is fled Last Line: And stars behold our bones again. Subject(s): Corpses; Death; Fort George, Battle Of (1813); Graves; New York City; Skeletons; Cadavers; Dead, The; Tombs; Tombstones; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple STATEN ISLAND FERRY: BACK, by MARIELLA Poem Text First Line: This is the thing I had not dreamed Last Line: Who only dreamed to have the sea. Subject(s): Ferry Boats; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple STORM ON FIFTH AVENUE, by SIEGFRIED SASSOON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A sallow waiter brings me six huge oysters Last Line: O babylon! O carthage! O new york! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SUBWAY TRACK-WALKERS, by DANA BURNET Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who are ye hopeless who go with dull faces Last Line: That I may ride to my true love to-day? Subject(s): Commuters; New York City; Railroads; Steel; Subways; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Railways; Trains SUMMER: WEST SIDE, by JOHN UPDIKE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When on the coral-red steps of old brownstones Last Line: By one more night’s deposit of vigil Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THANKSGIVING, by KENNETH KOCH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What's sweeter than at the end of a summer's day Subject(s): Native Americans; Thanksgiving Day; New York City; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE 'CLERMONT', by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A roar of smoke from the iron stack Last Line: For all the fleets of the world to follow. Subject(s): Fulton, Robert (1765-1815); New York City; Rivers; Sea; Ships & Shipping; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Ocean THE AVENUE BEARING THE INITIAL OF CHRIST INTO THE NEW WORLD, by GALWAY KINNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Pcheek pcheek pcheek pcheek pcheek Subject(s): New York City; United States - Immigration & Emigtration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE BALL, 1789, by HENRY CUYLER BUNNER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The town is at the ball to-night Last Line: And they ran away together. Subject(s): Balls; Conventions; New York City; Assemblies; Meetings; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE BOOK LINE; RIVINGTON STREET BRANCH, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come, ye that despair of the land Last Line: Yet shall rear to the skies! Subject(s): Future; Legends; Librarians & Libraries; Nations; New York City; Library; Librarians; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE BRIDGE: 7. THE TUNNEL, by HAROLD HART CRANE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Performances, assortments, resumes Last Line: Gatherest -- Alternate Author Name(s): Crane, Hart Subject(s): Class Struggle; Imagination; New York City; Poe, Edgar Allan (1809-1849); Subways; Vision; Fancy; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE CHARNEL GROUND, by ALLEN GINSBERG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Http://media.Sas.Upenn.Edu/pennsound/authors/ginsberg/chicago-1959/ginsberg-allen_01_howl_big-table- Subject(s): Aging; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE CHILDREN, by JOHN HALL WHEELOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the spring on the pavements of the city Last Line: With the receding day. Subject(s): Children; New York City; Childhood; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE CITY, by MARION COUTHOUY SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Beside the shining water, serene she sits in state Last Line: As far across the bay's clear stretch is borne her silver chime. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE CITY, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not mine with infancy's film'd eyes Last Line: Thy singer here reborn. Subject(s): Childhood Memories; Home; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE CITY (1925), by CARL RAKOSI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Under this luxemburg of heaven Alternate Author Name(s): Rawley, Callmann Subject(s): New York City; Conduct Of Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE COMPLAINT OF NEW AMSTERDAM, by JACOB STEENDAM Poem Text First Line: I'm a grandchild of the gods Last Line: So that prussia she'll disdain. Subject(s): New York City; U.s. - Dutch Settlements; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE DEVIL'S STEPPING-STONES, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A sky of gold, a sea of blue Last Line: Long island keeps the devil. Subject(s): Devil; Legends; Long Island (n.y.); New York City; Sailing & Sailors; Satan; Mephistopheles; Lucifer; Beelzebub; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Seamen; Sails THE DROWNED MAN: DEATH BETWEEN TWO RIVERS, by THOMAS MCGRATH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Someone moves through the jungle Last Line: Someone is born with the bright face of your brother Subject(s): Death; Drowning; New York City; Dead, The; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE EMPIRE STATE, by LUCY BURGMAN Poem Text First Line: They tell me of lands that are fairer than Last Line: And free men are tilling thy soil. Subject(s): New York City; North, The; Winter; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE ENCHANTED ISLAND; IN ABSENCE, BY ONE WHO RETURNS NO MORE, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Art thou there, between thy rivers Last Line: Loosed, my soul shall wing to thee! Subject(s): Islands; New York City; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips THE FACTORIES, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I have shut my little sister in from life and light Last Line: God of life! Creator! It was I! It was I! Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Child Labor; Labor & Laborers; New York City; Work; Workers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE FASHIONS, 1806, by LEWIS BEACH Poem Text First Line: A lad came down from our town Last Line: And turn'd them out of door, sir. Subject(s): Dancing & Dancers; Fashion; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE FLEET, by CHESTER FIRKINS Poem Text First Line: Gaunt rocks of death that darkly lay Last Line: Went forth for peace, or war. Subject(s): Battleships; Heroism; New York City; War; Heroes; Heroines; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE GREEK QUARTER, by JOHN MYERS O'HARA Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The cryptic letters of the golden tongue Last Line: The blue Ægean sparkling in the day. Subject(s): Coffee Houses; Greek Language; Immigrants; New York City; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE HALL OF FAME, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A noble fane of marble wall and moonlit ... Last Line: Entered new names on the roll of fame. Subject(s): Death; Fame; Halloween; Harlem River, New York; New York City; Dead, The; Reputation; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE LAST OF THE NEW YEAR'S CALLERS, by HENRY CUYLER BUNNER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The door is shut-I think the fine old face Last Line: In front of the old-time door that's shut. Subject(s): Holidays; New Year; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE LIGHTS OF NEW YORK, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The lightning spun your garment for the night Last Line: A fire that neither wind nor rain can dim. Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE LORCA VARIATIONS (32) 'FIRST NEW YORK POEM', by JEROME ROTHENBERG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Science & the paradise of labor give hope to those who live Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE MAIN DRAG, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'm mightily fond of manhattan Last Line: Girls! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE MENU, by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I beg you come tonight and dine Last Line: Excepting alfred tennyson. Variant Title(s): Maecenas Bids His Friend To Dine;another Invitation Subject(s): Food & Eating; New York City; Parties; Smoking; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Tobacco; Pipes; Cigars; Cigarettes THE MYSTIFIED QUAKER IN NEW YORK, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Respected wife: by these few lines my whereabouts thee'll learn Last Line: So I left them in disgust: plain-spoken men like me / with such perverters of our tongue can have no Subject(s): "friends, Religious Society Of;new York City;speech;" "quakers;manhattan;new York, New York;the Big Apple;oratory;orators; THE NEW YORK CLUBWOMAN MEDITATES ON HAMLET, by OLIVE TAIT SUTHERLAND Poem Text First Line: To be on time, or not to be; that is the question Last Line: Thus conscience does make cowards of us all. Subject(s): City Traffic; Clubs (associations); Lateness; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE OLD BREVOORT FARM, by GIDEON JOHN TUCKER Poem Text First Line: A snug little farm was the old brevoort Last Line: Eleventh street's not opened through, to this day! Subject(s): Farm Life; New York City; Agriculture; Farmers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE PALISADES, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hear an ancient indian legend told in many a Last Line: "tempest-quelling, stand forever; matchless, changeless, unafraid!" Subject(s): Evil; Legends; Native Americans; New York City; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE REGIMENT, 1909, by JOHN CURTIS UNDERWOOD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The traffic clears, and the crowd to the curb shifts to Last Line: But still the red blood corpuscles shall vitalize the race. Subject(s): Death; Marching & Marches; Militarism; New York City; Soldiers; Dead, The; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE SHADOWY CITY LOOMS; NEW YORK FROM THE NORTH RIVER, by LLOYD MIFFLIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In deepening shades the haunting vision swims Last Line: Seems a lost star. Subject(s): New York City; Ships & Shipping; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips THE SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK, by JAMES W. BLAKE Poem Text First Line: Down in front of casey's old brown wooden stoop Last Line: On the sidewalks of new york. Subject(s): History; New York City; Historians; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE SLEEPING, by LYNN EMANUEL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I have imagined all this Last Line: Who lay in the dark thinking roses, roses, roses Subject(s): Cities; New York City; Rothko, Mark (1903-1970); Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE STONE, by PAUL BLACKBURN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The stone found me in bright sunlight Last Line: I liked him Subject(s): New York City; Stones; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Granite; Rocks THE SWITCH YARD, by JOHN CURTIS UNDERWOOD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Out of the glimmer of arc lights and spaces of shade Last Line: Past the tall signal tower holding the void in survey. Subject(s): New York City; Subways; Wheels; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE TROPICS IN NEW YORK, by CLAUDE MCKAY Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Bananas ripe and green, and ginger root Last Line: I turned aside and bowed my head and wept. Alternate Author Name(s): Edwards, Eli Subject(s): Fruit; Nature; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE TRUE NEW YORKER, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He wears the pride of mighty throngs Last Line: Will crush them all at last. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE TWELVE-FORTY-FIVE (FOR EDWARD J. WHEELER), by ALFRED JOYCE KILMER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Within the jersey city shed Last Line: God bless the train that brought me here. Alternate Author Name(s): Kilmer, Joyce Subject(s): Gratitude; Home; Love; New Jersey; New York City; Railroads; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Railways; Trains; Journeys; Trips THE VOICE OF THE CITY, by J. L. SINCLAIR Poem Text First Line: So this is new york! Last Line: When do we eat! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE WEST FORTIES: MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT, by LOUIS EDWARD SISSMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: On this hotel, their rumpled royalties Alternate Author Name(s): Sissman, L. E. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THIS WORLD IS A CONFUSION OF THREE WORLDS, by ROBERT BLY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The dark figures of politics hover in the air Subject(s): China; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THREE O'CLOCK: MORNING, by FREDERICK RIDGELY TORRENCE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The jewel-blue electric flowers Last Line: But time goes out in grey. Subject(s): New York City; Railroads; Streets; Subways; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Railways; Trains; Avenues THREE POEMS FOR NEW YORK, by JOSEPHINE MILES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Into oiur brick acropolis returns Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO A NEW YORK SHOP-GIRL DRESSED FOR SUNDAY, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Today I saw the shop-girl go Last Line: Surely his angels lay their kiss. Subject(s): Beauty; Clothing & Dress; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO A POETICAL TRIO IN THE CITY OF GOTHAM, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bards of the island city! - where of old Last Line: "ye shall be blessed with, and not ""damned to fame""!" Subject(s): Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878); Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845); Lawson, James (1799-1880); Leggett, William (1801-1839); New York City; Poetry & Poets; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO MYRTILLA OF NEW YORK, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The rockies, I own, are a beautiful sight Last Line: There's nothing like you in the west. Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A. Subject(s): New York City; Travel; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journeys; Trips TO NEW YORK, AWAKENING, by ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O city of a thousand towers Last Line: "man is as mighty as his noblest dream." Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO NEW YORK: 1, by LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: New york! At first I was bewildered by your beauty Subject(s): Negritude (literary Movement); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO NEW YORK: 2, by LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now is the time for signs and reckoning, new york! Now is Subject(s): Negritude (literary Movement); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TO NEW YORK: 3, by LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: New york! I say new york, let black blood flow into your Subject(s): Negritude (literary Movement); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TOM BROWN'S DAY IN GOTHAM, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'll tell you a story of thomas brown Last Line: At the old park-gate, the regular shilling! Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TRANTER IN AMERICA, by AUGUST KLEINZAHLER Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography Subject(s): Tranter, John (b. 1943); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TURTLES, by ALFRED FRANCIS KREYMBORG Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Orrick, poet-laureate of st. Louis Last Line: Is it feet carry them? Subject(s): New York City; Poetry & Poets; Turtles; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Tortoises TWO CITIES, by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Girt with the river's silver zone Last Line: Upon the old foundations, build! Subject(s): Chicago Fire (1871); Cities; Corruption In Politics; New York City; Urban Life; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TWO RONDEAUX TO NEW YORK: 1. WINTER, by MAY FOLWELL HOISINGTON Poem Text First Line: I love new york in winter time Last Line: I love new york! Subject(s): New York City; Winter; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TWO RONDEAUX TO NEW YORK: 2. SUMMER, by MAY FOLWELL HOISINGTON Poem Text First Line: New york, I love you - dog-days, too Last Line: New york, I love you! Subject(s): New York City; Summer; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TWO SONNETS FROM NEW YORK: QUESTIONS, by ADELAIDE NICHOLS BAKER Poem Text First Line: Where in the crowds that blunder through the street Last Line: Make even blind men serve her high desire? Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple TWO SONNETS FROM NEW YORK: TOWERS, by ADELAIDE NICHOLS BAKER Poem Text First Line: Something there is in me exults in towers Last Line: From pennons on the turrets of their time. Subject(s): New York City; Skyscrapers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple UNDER THE PALISADES, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Light as a leaf on the lifting swell Last Line: I shall be deathless when ye are naught! Subject(s): Mountains; Native Americans; Nature; New York City; Hills; Downs (great Britain); Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple URBS CORONATA (SONG FOR THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK), by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O youngest of the giant brood Last Line: And be the city's crown. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): City College Of New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple VARICK STREET, by ELIZABETH BISHOP Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: At night the factories Last Line: Sell you, of course, my dear, and you'll sell me Subject(s): Modern Man; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple VILLANELLE (TO A LOVER OF MANHATTAN), by HENRY S. CHURCHILL Poem Text First Line: O city of astounding towers Last Line: Thy beauty changes with the hours. Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple VILLANELLE OF CITY AND COUNTRY, by ZOE AKINS Poem Text First Line: Beneath the arches of the leaves I lie Last Line: But oh, the towers set in gotham's sky! Subject(s): Ferry Boats; New York City; Romance; Skyscrapers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple WATERLILY FIRE, by MURIEL RUKEYSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Girl grown woman ... Fire... Mother of fire Subject(s): New York City; Fire; Life; Change; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple WEST 58TH STREET, by MELVILLE CANE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tonight / from this high window Last Line: Snarl and prey and devour. Subject(s): New York City; Taxis; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE GODS, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Full often I have heard it said Last Line: Repeat their old olympic labors. Subject(s): Mythology - Classical; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple WINTRY PARIS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "oh, the dingy winter days" Last Line: When contrasted with the blues I had in paris Subject(s): "new York City;paris, France;winter;" "manhattan;new York, New York;the Big Apple; WITH MY BACK TO CITY HALL, ON YOM KIPPUR, by JORDAN DAVIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The gnats love the highway dividers, Subject(s): New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple WOUTER VAN TWILLER, 1633, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When wouter van twiller sailed over the sea Last Line: The image of grasping old wouter van twiller. Subject(s): New York City; U.s. - Dutch Settlements; Van Twiller, Wouter [walter] (1580-1646); Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple YOUTH, by SAMUEL DUFF MCCOY Poem Text First Line: You say new york is lovelier than ever? Last Line: But, oh, how gay it was! What prophecies! Subject(s): Ethnic Groups - United States; Food & Eating; New York City; Restaurants; Youth; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Cafes; Diners |
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