The Last Few Days

The last few day are flying by. 

They have been mostly made up of studying for our huge final in our class. It's been overwhelming but I am pleasantly surprised at how much I have learned here. London history is amazing. There have been so many famous writers inspired by this city and I get to take part in that legacy and inspiration. It has been a great privilege. 

We read this poem in class today and I thought it was an accurate description of the city and what I think of it (make sure you read it in a British accent ;) 

The London Breed

by Benjamin Zephania

I love dis great polluted place

Where pop starts come to live their dreams

Here ravers come for drum and bass

And politicians plan their schemes,

The music of the world is here

Dis city can play any son

They came here from everywhere

Tis they that made dis city strong

A world of food displayed on streets 

Where all the world can come and dine

On means that end with bitter sweets

And cultures melt and intertwine, 

Two hundred languages give voice

To fifteen thousand changing years

And all religions can rejoice

With exiled souls and pioneers.

I love dis overcrowded place

Where old buildings mark men and time

And new buildings all seem to race

Up to a cloudy dank skyline,

Too many cars mean dire air

Too many guns mean danger

Too many drugs mean be aware

Of strange gifts from a stranger.

It's so cool when the heat is on 

And when it's cool it's so wicked

We just keep melting into one

Just like he tribes before us did, 

I love dis concrete jungle still

With all its sirens and its speed 

The people here united will

Create a kind of London Breed.

Saying goodbye to this city is going to be hard.

I'm preparing myself now..

Until next time,

Bethany Rose