Resurgency

Jake NewlandInspired

I used to think that this city was dead at night But tonight it seems it wasn't Everyone was out Myself included Living through the cool summer night Stacked upon each other Life upon life Body against body The writhing single organism of my city Awake Alive Resurgent

Jake Newland

SourceLicence:CC BY

Mood:: Inspired
Topics:: night, city, summer, crowd

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Jake Newland's "Resurgency" starts with a small admission: the speaker used to believe the city went dead at night. Then, almost casually, they correct themselves. Tonight the streets are full, and the speaker is part of the crowd.

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