nightlife

When the day becomes night
streets illuminate with incandescent light
the city gets a second round
daytime crowd long gone to ground

A flood of feet take to the streets
ready to eat drink and share in the beats
new life for these cold pathways
as the lovers find their own ways

Bars and food, this is what the nights bring
shops long closed tills ceased to ring
new world, a neon glow everywhere you go
the fresh faced barmaid sighs, is this all life bestows

These alleyways, varied life signs, the night their domain
trying to find others to fill the voids to let the heart rain
the cleaner watches from the office above
just wishing she could share the love

As the drinks flow, voices slur, the night blurred
a fight hateful passions ignite, anger stirred
the grey haired police man wishes he was on a day shift
too many quarrels, need to heal rifts

Closing time, the place begins to sleep
as the street cleaners sweep
another night on the town
so many stories abound

Thanks for reading,
Kyle.