Carnet de Voyage: She Flows

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She flows…

 

From humble beginnings 

Past checkered fields and tree line banks 

Through industrial suburbs 

And is infused by another 

She flows….. 

 

And as She enters the city 

Her mood changes 

She is full of romance 

And eventually all roads lead to her 

She flows….. 

 

And as She is separated by two 

And bouquinistes line her banks 

She continues on 

With the blessing of Our Lady 

She flows….. 

 

Under beautiful bridges 

And places filled with art 

Past the tomb of an emperor 

And boats invigorated with the living 

She flows….. 

 

And as She makes a wide turn 

Even the Iron Lady is in awe of her 

Under the Bir Hakeim 

And past the gaze of Lady Liberty 

She flows….. 

 

And as She leaves the city 

Her surface reflects 

All the wonders she will never see again 

As She continues on to the sea… 

 

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