Writer Zero - A Collection of Poems

Atlanta

I've nere been to Atlanta,

I don't know Atlanta,

But I saw it on TV.

It has an ancient name, with a Southern twist.

Curious how "atl" means "water" in Aztec,

which sounds liquid for your tongue.

Say it! "Atl, atl".

I think that's why they named the ocean - "Atlantic",

which, if I were a poet, I'd translate as "ancient water".

Naturally, the smart people would disagree:

"It's from the Greek lost land of Atlantis

and the titans Atlas, carrying the world on his shoulders".

But then I'd disagree back, with no argument

because poets can afford to.

And I'd quickly change the subject:

"Anyway, I don't think Atlas would get a visa

to Atlanta."