I Am a New Yorker

[Lorelei Lee]

Trying to remember where I've seen the poem before. Did you guys have it published in NY somewhere, like a local paper?

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Trying to remember where I've seen the poem before. Did you guys have it published in NY somewhere, like a local paper?

I know that I have posted in in several locations over the years. I would expect that it has been picked up and shared by many people.

 

[Lorelei Lee]

Yes, I found it...


http://www.newcolonist.com/newyorker.html


I am a Native New Yorker.
I was raised on hot roasting chestnuts and
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
New Years Eve in Times Square.
Strolling Little Italy & the San Gennaro Festival.
The Spectacular views, & Broadway Theatres.
The Rockettes & Radio City Music Hall.

Wollman Rink & the Coca Cola Concert Series,
Central Park with its magnificent views.
Alice In Wonderland Statues and
Ice Skating at Rockefeller Plaza.
The United Nations & St. Patricks Cathedral.
Museums of Natural History & Modern Art.
Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera House.

Hansom Carriages across from the Plaza Hotel
Bloomingdales and Madison Square Garden.
Home of both the Championship NY Yankees & Mets.
Windows on the World as it existed in the WTC.
My college graduation dinner occured there.
Its breathtaking views swept you away.

Simply No Place Like NEW YORK at Night!.

Embracing waterviews of the South Street Seaport.
Jones Beach & Amphitheater (more concerts),
the L.I. Sound and Robert Moses and Coney Island.
I know that "THE END" means Montauk.
These are my favorite haunts,
I am a New Yorker.

Taxis, noise and endless subway maps dont rattle me.
Phrases like: "Are you talkin to me?"
"Do you know which way is ?"
& "Get outta Heahhere!" are everyday chants.
Every New Yorker knows them.

I LOVE being a New Yorker.
It means you're from the East coast and
East coast girls are hip, I once heard in a song.
I was raised on cultural diversity
Before it was politically correct.
I nosh on Italian, Irish, Greek, & Thai food,
Chinese, German, & Middle Eastern foods,
Because they have always been American to me.

New Yorkers are Patriots.
The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty
resonate within our hearts & souls.
Always happy upon glimpsing that
famous Lady of Liberty in our Harbor,
Relieved, we know we are home.
Home of the Free and The Brave.

I am a New Yorker and Proud of it.
I am misunderstood by others
who have never traveled here.
Those who love to visit & play here
enjoy our boundless energy and our streets,
which until 9/11, were safe havens.
My friends & family work in the industries
& businesses that drive Wall Street.

New York streets once were believed to be paved golden,
and many have lived that Dream.
Many times its been said:
"Only In New York is that possible..."

I am a New Yorker, and I feel the pain
of a City struck down in hate & anger.
I mourn the loss of my beautiful skyline.
I think as all do, that New York will never be the same.

But then I remember:
New York is RESILIENT.
I am a New Yorker; my heart pulses compassion
and our generosity is unlimited.
Tenacity, strength and courage are way above norm.
Compassionate hearts that only few realized. Caring for those less fortunate.

Mayor Giuliani held our hands and lent us hope.
He restored a waning faith and trust.
He epitomized publicly every New Yorkers pride.
Pride in this City, in who we are;
Exemplifying strength and courage,
love and compassion, while staring
down the face of adversity, chaos, & tragedy.
Uniting us in Faith--no matter our religions.

Terrorists hit America in HER Heart.
New York's heart, unflinching, beats strong!
Twin Towers now refer to NY Police &
Firemen united in Bravery.
Our Most Beloved Died Here,
valiantly saving Lives.

The ruins of demolished steel that was,
is untouchable to the steely patriotism
of our Souls, and a Backbone so tough,
we named it WALL STREET.
Kick us, Bomb us and Attack US.
We'll turn our misery into Fortunes,
We will Achieve it Defiantly Waving our Flags.

We are Not bitter, only Embattled.
We are not warmongers, only Defensive.
WE are AMERICANS and Proud to be New Yorkers.

Because We are New Yorkers,
Wherever we live, whatever we do, whoever we are--
You can Take US out of New York, but
you can never ever take New York from US.
We live in every state, and city, large & small.
We live across the oceans,
although Countries or Continents may divide us,
Our Hearts and Souls are United Ever More.
Because WE ARE ONE PEOPLE.
We Are Freedoms Fighters.
WE ARE NEW YORKERS.

Never abandon Her Beauty, Creativity and Diversity
That Everday Transforms this City named New York.
She Is Much Too Glorious, even now.

I AM A PROUD AMERICAN,
A NATIVE NEW YORKER.
REMEMBER THE WTC.
MAY YOU REST PEACEFULLY.
THEIR MEMORIES BREATHE DEEPLY
INSIDE OUR SOULS AND HEARTS.

I AM A NEW YORKER --

Come to think of it --

you are too.

Donna M. Maris
© 2002 by Donna M. Maris. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Luvchefmic]

I know that I have posted in in several locations over the years. I would expect that it has been picked up and shared by many people.

Your post touched me more

 

[Lorelei Lee]

http://www.farrockaway.com/carol/newyorker.html

accredited to Vincent Pasquale

I AM A NEW YORKER





I am a New Yorker

I do not live in the five boroughs or on the Island or Upstate

I may live hundreds or thousands of miles away

Or I may live just over the GW Bridge

But I am a New Yorker






I am a New Yorker

Whatever took me out of New York:

Business, family or hating the cold

did not take New York out of me.

My accent may have faded and my pace may have slowed

But I am a New Yorker




I am a New Yorker

I was raised on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller Plaza,

The Yankees or the Mets (Giants or Dodgers)

Jones Beach, Rye Beach, Rockaway Beach or one of the beaches
on the sound

I know that "THE END" means Montauk.

Because I am a New Yorker




I am a New Yorker

When I go on vacation, I never look up

Skyscrapers are something I take for granted

The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are part of me

Taxis and noise and subways and "get outa heah" don't rattle me

Because I am a New Yorker




I am a New Yorker

I was raised on cultural diversity before it was politically correct

I eat Greek food and Italian food, Jewish and Middle Eastern food and

Chinese food

Because they are all American food to me.

I don't get mad when people speak other languages in my presence

Because my relatives got to this country via Ellis Island and chose to stay

They were New Yorkers



People who have never been to New York have misunderstood me

My friends and family work in the industries, professions and
businesses that benefit all Americans

My firefighters died trying to save New Yorkers and non-New Yorkers

They died trying to save Americans and non-Americans

Because they were New Yorkers.




I am a New Yorker

I feel the pain of my fellow New Yorkers

I mourn the loss of my beautiful city

I feel and dread that New York will never be the same

But then I remember:

I am a New Yorker



And New Yorkers have:

Tenacity, strength and courage way above the norm

Compassion and caring for our fellow citizens

Love and pride in our city, in our state, in our country

Intelligence, experience and education par excellence

Ability, dedication and energy above and beyond

Faith--no matter what religion we practice

Terrorists hit America in its heart

But America's heart still beats strong

Demolish the steel in our buildings, but it doesn't touch the steel
in our souls

Hit us in the pocketbook; but we'll parlay what we have left into a
fortune

End innocent lives leaving widows and orphans, but we'll take care of
them

Because they are New Yorkers



Wherever we live, whatever we do, whoever we are

There are New Yorkers in every state and every city of this nation

We will not abandon our city

We will not abandon our brothers and sisters

We will not abandon the beauty, creativity and diversity that New York represents

Because we are New Yorkers

And we are proud to be New Yorkers


REMEMBER THE WTC

Author - Vincent Pasquale, Maspeth, NY

 

[Lorelei Lee]

http://www.fdnytenhouse.com/911/story03.html


Ten House Memorial Photos:
ten house bravest ten house memorial memorial dedication remembering 9/11
bravest
I AM A NEW YORKER
A poem by Edward A. Blumberg

© EB 10.3.2001



I’ve lived in Pennsylvania for 32 years

BUT I AM A NEW YORKER



I am a New Yorker

I do not live in the 5 Boroughs or on the Island or upstate

I may live hundreds or even thousands of miles away

Or, I may live just over the GW Bridge

But I am a New Yorker



I am a New Yorker

Whatever took me out of New York

Business, Family or hating the cold did not take the New York out of me

My accent may have faded and my pace may have slowed

But I am a New Yorker



I am a New Yorker

I was raised on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and Rockefeller Center,

The Yankees or the Mets or the Dodgers or the Giants

Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, Jones Beach or Rye Beach or one of the beaches on the Sound.

I know that the “END” means Montauk

Because I am a New Yorker



I am a New Yorker

When I go on vacation, I never look up because skyscrapers are something that I take for granted

The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are a part of me

Taxis and noise and subways and “get outta heah” don’t rattle me

Because I am a New Yorker



I am a New Yorker

I was raised on cultural diversity before it was politically correct

I eat Greek food, Italian food, Jewish food, Middle Eastern food and Chinese food because they are all American foods to me

I don’t get mad when people speak in other languages in my presence

Because my grandparents came to this country from Europe by way of Ellis Island and they chose to stay

They were New Yorkers



I am a New Yorker

People who have never been to New York may misunderstand what I am trying to say

My roots are in New York

My grandfather was a New York City Firefighter

He saw the Fire Department through it’s evolution from horses to motorized equipment

I witnessed it’s destruction on September 11, 2001



I am a New Yorker

My Firefighters died trying to save New Yorkers and non-New Yorkers

They died trying to save Americans and non-Americans

This is what they do

Because they were New Yorkers



I am a New Yorker

I feel the pain of my fellow New Yorkers

I mourn the loss of my beautiful city and all those who perished

I feel and dread that New York will never be the same

But then I remember: I am a New Yorker



And, New Yorkers have:

Tenacity, strength and courage way above the norm

Compassion and caring for our fellow citizens

Love and pride in our city, state and our country

Intelligence, experience, ability, dedication and energy

Above and beyond all others

Faith – No matter what religion we may practice



Terrorists hit America in its’ heart

But Americas’ heart is still beating strong

Demolished the steel in our buildings, but couldn’t touch the steel in our souls

Hit us in the pocketbook, but we’ll parlay what we have left into a fortune

Ended innocent lives leaving widows and orphans, but we’ll take care of them

Because they are New Yorkers



Wherever we live, whatever we do, whoever we are

There are New Yorkers in every city and state in this nation

We will not abandon our city

We will not abandon our brothers and sisters

We will not abandon the beauty, creativity and diversity that New York represents

Because, we are New Yorkers

And we are proud of that.

We will never forget this day

“REMEMBER THE WTC”



In memory of my grandfather,
the 343 firefighters who perished on this day September 11, 2001,
and those before them who made the Supreme Sacrifice



Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without permission. © EB 10.3.2001

 

[alldiz]

Thankyou that was beautiful.

I am a New Yorker and I can't imagine ever leaving.....if my journey in life takes me away.....New York will always be "home"
Kerri

 

[Luvchefmic]

trying to understand the point of posting all the other versions on the internet is it really necessary ??

 

[Lorelei Lee]

I'm just wondering if I am addressing Mr. Blumberg, Mr. Pasquale or Ms. Maris.

Or if the real author of the poem(s) will forever remain unknown.

 

[Luvchefmic]

I'm just wondering if I am addressing Mr. Blumberg, Mr. Pasquale or Ms. Maris.

Or if the real author of the poem(s) will forever remain unknown.