My first glimpse of her,
through rising river steam and
teasing sculptured curves,
was everyman’s dream.
My eyes swept her ample mounds
Surrounding central crests
And ancient, old world amenities;
There are others, but she’s the best.
From that first moment, I was in love.
Her friendly warmth and inviting way
Has kept me coming back for more.
To fill an insatiable need to play.
The heart and soul of this beauty,
Like a theater in the round,
Is most sophisticated and vibrant
With an excitement so profound.
Statuesque and pillared, yet modern.
Fed by flowing ribbons of diversity;
Ethnic, religious and political,
Like a free and good University.
Powerful leaders Taft, Harrison and Stewart;
And Sabin, Crosley and Stowe of fame;
Plus the old money of Kroger, Corbett and Gamble;
Can only mean…Cincinnati is her name.
By Chuck Klein ©2016