London my perception

A view from the north

The perception of London

of a nice place

to visit

don't be stupid.

its a place

not a reason

anyone it stinks

that's London for you.

all tarted up

flashing lights

millionaire prosperity

is that what you see.

I look around

what do I see

well I see the homeless

the poverty.

so personally to me

its fake perfume

you don't like

that stinks.

that's London

it stinks of corruption

of dirty money

that's my perception

it stinks.

Author's Note

its not my cup of Yorkshire tea that's for sure

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Interesting viewpoint. I would say that many of the major cities in the UK have the same problems. I was born in London, as were my parents and grandparents. I don’t feel the need to go back there, it’s changed beyond belief. However there are still attractions well worth seeing. My husband is from Liverpool, same there too. Homeless everywhere. Bad government does this. We don’t have a north/south divide in our household by the way. We are united:) You cover several issues in your stanzas.

Chris

[yorkie]

many thanks Chris. this was not meant to be a diatribe against London a place where I have visited and for a short while lived until I escaped back to yorkshire . yes even up here we have problems but its the shear scale of them in London that shook me when I went down earlier this year for the first time in 6 years. even Leeds ou biggest city which has never been rich looked ten times better and cleaner. its the money and the greed I dwell on .

[Chris Shaw]

Let’s put it this way, it’s not what it used to be and it’s far too expensive to live there. I too have noticed the dirty streets. It’s such a pity. It could be so much better. I can’t remember the last time I visited, over six years ago now. My grandparents would be shocked!

[Buddhistboy73]

An interesting viewpoint Yorkie....

As someone that didn't grow up here, but has lived here (London) for around 30 years now, I both love and hate the place at times, but I don't know if I could live anywhere else...!

This is a passionate write, from the heart, so respect to you mate...

Feel free to check out my latest....:)

BB73