Rue du Cherche-Midi

 

 A veritable village in the midst of the sixth,

Buzzing with life in a Parisian matrix.

Aromas aplenty as one strolls along,

Be it fresh baguettes or crispy croissants. 

 

Espressos are sipped in the bustling brasserie, 

And brie is slowly ripening in the fromagerie.

Buds are blossoming in the fragrant fleuriste,

While fish are filleted in time for a feast.

 

 

 

Vintage vêtements in the bargain brocante,

Next to colourful thread for needlepoint.

A cobbler’s hammering heels onto shoes,

And a handyman hunts for hardware tools. 

 

 

 

  Elegant ladies in Chanel and pearls,

Pulling trolleys full of vegetables.

Children walking home from school,

Up to mischief playing the fool. 

 

 

 Oh what a busy street indeed,

Many people looking hurried;

But what a super place to live,

The hustle and bustle we shall forgive.