Since this month happens to be 2/14 (a whole Valentine’s month!) we have asked our writers to post love letters to urban planning/architecture related things to express how deep their love is for the neighborhoods, cities, streets, architects, land use regulations, etc. that inspire them. Throughout the month expect to see these. I am not entirely sure what they will come up with or what form they will take, but I am hoping they will come up with something on par with Air Supply’s beautiful expression of love for Coney Island.
If you also would like to submit one, please feel free to contact us or post in the comments!
Happy February!
Love poem to Melbourne
Melbourne, my Melbourne
Be my valentine
Melbourne, oh Melbourne
Say that you’ll be mine
There’s so much to love
So much to celebrate
So much to proudly say
“Melbourne, you’re just great”
With your little lanes
And cobbled alleyways
You’ve retained your history
Which makes me amazed
Your parks are lovely,
Accessible and lush
It’s partly the reason
This is not just a crush
Your size is small and perfect
It’s to a human scale
It points to your history
And of your tale
People flock to see you
And I cannot deny
That whilst I may be jealous
I can understand why
You welcomed me, this stranger,
Over eight years ago
You’re far better than Sydney -
she’s all glitz and show
But you, sweet Melbourne,
Are quiet and kind.
Sydney is about body,
But you’re of the mind.
Your bike lanes are better
But I know there’s room for more
Despite this little issue
It is you that I adore.
There’s just no doubt, sweet town,
I love you and your way
Say we’ll be together
Until my dying day.
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Melbourne is a lucky lady :)
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