London, A Poem

I close my eyes and reminisce

Living in a city full of greatness

There is much to love about this capital

That in my mind, I never left at all

Strolling along the River Thames

Seeing the perfect blend of old and new

The modern sphere-shaped City Hall

By the Tower Bridge, a historic view

The lush parks at every part of the city

Surrounded by charming shops and homes

With squirrels, pigeons, ducks and swans

And children and adults enjoying their time

The convenience of living is real indeed

Grocery stores within walking distance

Double-decker buses going anywhere you need

And the reliable tube for a faster journey

People of London are polite and respectful

Cars stopping so pedestrians can cross

Baristas calling you “love, darling and babe”

Getting a “thank you, that’s really kind of you”

Just for holding the door

London’s diversity is what I love most

Seeing an old black man embracing his white wife

The many young locals of Pakistani descent

Italians, Poles and Hungarians enjoying work-life

Full of cool neighborhoods, a few to mention

The culturally rich Brixton and Peckham

The mesmerizing Chelsea and Hampstead

The comfortable Dulwich and Chalpham

London is friendly for Muslims like me

Finding a nearby mosque is so easy

Halal shops are found nearly every street

And the holy Ramadan is full of festivity

A thing I noticed are the opportunities

To be whatever you want to be

Without worrying the aspects of life

Because the quality of public facilities

So that was my London story so far

If you haven’t been, please do

It’s such a fascinating city

That would simply grow on you