The City that Never Left

I close my eyes, and you come alive,

Vivid sceneries of a place where I used to thrive.

Never did I know you'd be called home,

Before you, I wandered, always alone.

In 2019, I took a chance on you,

Packed our bags, drove with my crew.

Sixteen hours over mountains high,

Your lights at night are like the stars in the sky.

Leaving behind a place so reserved,

Vegas, you gave me more than I deserved.

You opened my mind, made me see,

The world as it is - no smoke, just reality.

From Snoop at Drai's to Legacy's heights,

Reggae and movies on rooftops, unforgettable nights.

Red Rock Canyon and Neon Streets,

Vegas, you showed me a new world.

Seen history built before my eyes,

The Sphere, the Arch, your endless rise.

From pools to concerts, monorail rides,

You became the place where joy resides.

But I left, returned to my roots,

Now I miss your charm, your endless pursuits.

The streets, the lights, the buzzing sound,

I thought I'd be fine, but now I'm bound.

Bound by memories I can't replace,

A longing for your warm embrace.

Though I left, it's you I crave,

Vegas, you're the life I want to save.

Even with the odds stacked against me,

You made me see I could be free.

Back to the beginning, but something's wrong,

Without you, life feels like a quiet song.

I wonder if I'll ever return,

For it's you, Vegas, for whom I yearn.

Wanting to come back, I don't know when,

But I hope you'll welcome me home again.

When that time comes, when paths align,

I hope your bright lights will still be mine.

To reignite the spark and let me shine.

For more views of our adventures, visit: my portfolio here. Enjoy!