New Yorkers' March Poem by Victor Hudson

New Yorkers' March
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(written post-9/11 to be the NYC anthem)
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I'm not exactly filthy rich,
But when I drive on Brooklyn Bridge,
I feel I am on part and I belong.
It makes me smile and very proud
And when it lifts me off the ground
Wind whispers in my ear quiet song:

Always remember
Eleventh of September,
Keep standing tall for all the world to see,
'Cause you are New-Yorkers,
You made this country working,
You lighted 'shining beacon on the sea.

Imagine my complete surprise
When Mayor said that toll should rise
On 'mighty bridge which never had a fee.
I guess such wonders never cease
And just like my apartment lease
New charges were made to set us free.

So don't be so sorry
When folks without worry
Will dump in 'harbour taxed Royal tea.
Lord save our roses
From second Robert Moses -
We've got already one that parted 'sea.

Sometimes we sly, sometimes we shy,
No matter how hard we try
Sometimes there is no food to fill a fridge.
We maybe live on dogs and fries,
But we won't sell for any price
The only one beloved Brooklyn Bridge!

And we shall remember
Eleventh of September,
We're standing tall for all the world to see.
'Cause we are the people
Who built this country's 'steeple,
We are this shining city on the sea!
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