Tis nothing more majestic and pretty,
than the unique spectacle that is upon
the Ohio
together into a one of a kind city.
As the small waves crash upon the shore
and the boats and barges cruise by,
I look upon the stadium that rises so high,
And watch the eager fans arrive, in they pour.
The sights and sounds can not be
Imitated, as the people have a special spirit
That can be seen with every score or hit,
Creating noise, with their spirits so free.
Along with the special people, special places
Are all around the city; with Fountain Square
Museums, and parks, all treated with care.
Each produces joy upon the visitors’ faces.
There are things to do in each of the seasons,
From swimming, skating, and sight
Seeing; both in the afternoon and the dark of night.
As for visiting the city, I can think of a thousand reasons.
The people come from both the east and the west,
All distinct, but the same feeling of pride they share
for their hometown is so prevalent and clear,
as each and every one sees it as the city which is best.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure,
The Queen
City
My poem about Cincinnati, my hometown, was modeled after William Wordsworth's poem called Composed Upon Westminster Bridge which was a tribute to his home of London. He spoke of London in an eloquent manner, praising it for its beauty. One of the main focuses in much of his poetry was the beauty found in nature, and how he spoke in the language of the people. The beauty of nature around us is also a characteristic of all the Romantic poets. Another characteristic was the focus on traditions, which I did in my poem about some of the traditions unique to Cincinnati. The Romantic writers believed in liberty for the individual, and I touched on the spirit of Cincinnatians and the liberties that they get to enjoy in the city. I showed an appreciation for the people, which is also a characteristic of Romanticism. All in all, I incorporated both the characteristics of all the Romantic writers and some that are unique to William Wordsworth. I took one of his poetic pieces and made a more modern model of it about my own hometown that I love.
Enjoyed reading your "Ode to Cincinnati." You did a good job of capturing the visual, energetic elements of the city, casting them in a context of deeply rooted tradition and geography. I especially liked your rationale, in which you connected your poem to numerous elements of Romantic poetry, and described how your encomium to Cincinnati was similar in effect to Wordsworth's "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge." Good job.
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