New York City is 302.6 square miles big
And best believe every piece of land is occupied
If not by skyscrapers and stores
You got museums, parks, and statues
It’s easy to get lost among the chaos
But, there’s certainly someone who’s willing to give you a tour
For the city that never sleeps at night, there’s one guarantee
You’re never alone
Situation one
is where you’re most comfortable
You are surrounded by friends and family
You’re having fun
You go watch the waters
You visit Little Island
You go to karaoke
You go study
You do this
Together
Situation two
is where you are most observant
You’re subconsciously surrounded by 8 million people
You see faces you may never see again
You see people walking past you
You see people having fun
You see people laughing
You see people crying
Though your friends are not around
You are not alone
You’re actually one step closer
From making a new friend
Situation three
is where you’re most reflective
You may find yourself in a barren place
You may find yourself feeling lonely
You may find yourself at peace
You may find yourself scared
You may find yourself lost
You may find yourself by yourself
But, you’re not alone
Our thoughts keep us company
Though their company can bring joy or sadness
You’re never truly alone in NYC
You have your friends
You have strangers who can become more
You have your thoughts
Be intentional with your time
Whatever company you seek
It’s attainable
I definitely agree with you! In a city that is so diverse, it is easy to meet people who share similar interests as you and make friends. You are never alone, both mentally and physically. You are always there for yourself, and people are always there around you. If you put in effort, you can become friends with anyone you meet.
I like how you used your photography and poetry to depict the diversity of New York City and what it is like in a typical day in NYC. Your poem really did a good job in showing how NYC lives up to its name by showing what it brings to people.