Primrose

The lights on the hill lit the dreams of us that strolled through,
the lights reminded us those dreams could come true
unwavering in stance, unimpressed by the weather
the lights on the hill in their hundreds not few.

Observing all with a gentle curiosity 
at patrons who quibbled on rates and foreign policy 
in their language of lights, across the hill and in sight
the lights on the hill could tell us something about you.

A dainty glimmer in the air over the city 
London; a cauldron filled with indecisive pity.
they guide the path like some insightful stars
the lights on the hill separating the green and the blue.

The sun enlists as night renovates to day 
the lights switch off to have their voice kept at bay
ready for their next show, some hours till their next glow
the lights on the hill with a wonderful view.

DV

Inspiration

Primrose Hill in London is one of my favourite places in the world. The park has a warm energy that radiates amongst all even during the harsh winter. I wrote this after an evening walk through the park with my dad. The steep climb to the top of hill is tough on the calves but once you reach the viewpoint you are able to see London in all of it’s glory as if the city is looking over it’s shoulder right at you. The hundreds of lights that line the park really are a magnificent sight. Each day hundreds of people gather at the top of the hill, lost in deep conversation about one thing or another as they watch another episode of the lights of Primrose Hill.

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