Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE CITY, 1850, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE


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First Line: I love the city, and the city's smoke
Last Line: Good-bye! I'm going by the evening train!
Subject(s): Farewell; New York City - 19th Century; Streets; Parting; Avenues


I love the city, and the city's smoke;
The smell of gas; the dust of coal and coke;
The sound of bells, the tramp of hurrying feet;
The sight of pigs and Paphians in the street;
The jostling crowd, the never-ceasing noise
Of rattling coaches, and vociferous boys;
The cry of Fire and the exciting scene
Of heroes running with their mad "mersheen";
Nay, now I think that I could even stand
The direful din of Barnum's brazen band,
So much I long to see the town again!
Good-bye! I'm going by the evening train!





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