Poems From Chicago: Chicago, My New Home
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Poems From Chicago: Chicago, My New Home

But I’m gonna make it here, Mama said I would, Chicago

Samantha Smart
Mar 26, 2018
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Poems From Chicago: Chicago, My New Home
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Here is the final poem in my series, 'Poems from Chicago':


Brick by Brick

The skyline expands, and disappears into the sky

This place is for me

Chicago


My neck breaks, as I try and look to the top

Of the building that they told me is my new home

Made some friends in big and small places

Chicago


Never lived in a big city before

Come straight from the country

But I’m gonna make it here

Mama said I would

Chicago


The streets are busy and bustling

I think I’m going to love it here

Got a great deal on a house near downtown

Got fancy shoes on my feet, a briefcase in my hand, and a pep in my step

As I cross the street

Chicago


My desk is fresh wood

Clean, and waiting just for me

Looking around at all my busy colleagues

I’m on the fourteenth floor

I can see Starbucks from my window

And the bustling street

Chicago


The boss comes in

He says: “Welcome, Son”

And slaps a big folder on the desk

It’s time to get to work, I guess

I don’t leave until midnight

Oh, well, it’s Chicago


Now I return home

To my lofty abode

Sirens blaring as I lay my head on my pillow

Set my alarm for 6 a.m. tomorrow

Can’t wait to face Chicago, tomorrow

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