A Legend Of Lights

Lights! Lights! Lights!

A poem inspired by the blackouts of New York City during World War II
By Father John R. Green

Copyright © by John R. Green
Shown with his blessing
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Radiant, ethereal, celestial, in fantasy;

Yet, in reality elevating the human spirit.

Heralding Manhattan's glory,

Echoing the immortality of Broadway.



A nocturnal fairy land described from Orange Mountains;

Reigning over culture, architecture and arts.

Enchanting, charming, beckoning, enticing;

Not to be dimmed until threat of Nazi bombs.



Brown!  Brown!  Brownout!

Somber, depressing, reflective.

Air raid drills, dose those lights!

Grimly, the skyscraper castles, haunt the heavens.



Yes, the lights returned,

Led by the New York Island

And over all of Planet Earth!