by ChiTeen Lit Fest
Deep Dish
By Zilva Asif
Gunshots serenade the night
Gone from us now, had a bright future
Used to it, no longer phases us
It burned down before, the second city
Rose like a Phoenix from ashes
Chicago, it’s on fire again
The deeper you go, the more the flames flicker
Until you reach a stop, and it’s all dark
Same flames in the bleeding youth, dream chasers
Successful rulebreakers
‘How do you survive?’ to us it’s home
You see taxes, violence
Windy city, political climate
But it’s the world’s finest
Skyscraper city of the world
Down-to-earth,genuine, people
The smokey downtown air
Trains zooming by
Red line, an artery
Connecting destinations
Cubs or Sox, choose a side
Chicago, my forever home
A hot dog grilled to perfection
A skyline full of opportunities
A giant mirrored bean
Distinct weather, no spring or fall
Navy Pier, I didn’t grow at all
A beautiful city, loud and bustling
Oozing with talent
A city gone through the roughest
Still standing, almost united
A place known for its deep dish pizza
Gooey cheese, great memories
Now
Lactose Intolerant
