The Streets of London

The Streets of London

The streets of London

Lined with trees

Foliage, bright green,

 To autumn vibrant colours

To the winter’s frost

The seasons change

But one constant remains

They are good people here

Caring individuals who speak-up

When others err

Speaking out against injustice

We want that warm small town

Feel of neighbourhood

Cars people commuting

From work shopping and home

People going about life

Most people wanting to answer

The call to neighbourliness

Arms opened

With friendliness

And acceptance

Wide to refugees

Far and wide

Young people, Old people

And in between

Welcoming and warm

We want new blood to make us

Bigger, brighter, better,

Than before

Only through understanding

Tolerance and learning

Can we be

The richest city in the world

Only through community

Can we achieve

The truest riches of

Peace and harmony

For the then streets of London

Will be paved with love.

©Sheilagh Lee June 27, 2016