A is for Apple, the Big Apple to be sure,
That’s what we call NY, big city allure.
B is for Broadway, bright lights shine at night,
Where the big shows bring people such delight.
C is for Central Park, green as a pea,
Come along, join the fun, there’s so much to see!
D is for Downtown, with all its loud cheer,
Skyscrapers touching the sky, oh so near.
E is for Empire State, standing tall and straight,
It’s worth a visit, it’s great!
F is for Fifth Avenue, a New York City street,
Here, fashion and fond memories meet.
G is for Grand Central, a station that’s bright,
Where trains leave the station, day and night.
H is for Hudson, a river so wide,
Sailing its waves is a thrilling ride.
I is for Island, Ellis Island, what a history,
Forever important to NYC it will be.
J is for Jazz, listen to the beat,
In New York’s Music Clubs, where cool and rhythm meet.
K is for Kings County, also known as Brooklyn,
A place of charming spots, where ever you are lookin’!
L is for Lady Liberty, standing tall,
She greets us in New York, welcoming all.
M is for Manhattan, a borough full of zoom,
With sparkling lights that twinkle from morning till noon.
N is for NYC, so much to see,
a city where everyone feels free.
O is for One World Observatory, that’s way up in the sky,
We see all of New York, oh so high!
P is for Pizza, New York’s favorite treat,
Thin and cheesy, a delicious street eat.
Q is for Queens, a borough oh so nice,
Home to Flushing Meadows, where you can skate on ice.
R is for Riverside, a place where the boats flow,
Sailing across the Hudson, their horns blow!
S is for Subway, running day and night,
Under New York’s twinkling lights, it’s quite a sight!
T is for Times Square, glowing so bright,
A sea of colors, dancing in the night.
U is for Uptown, towards Harlem we glide,
Many wonderful places in New York City abide.
V is for Visitors, strolling Times Square,
In New York, you’ll find people from everywhere.
W is for Wall Street, where the big bulls roam,
In this New York place, many people call it a busy-ness dome.
X is for Xavier, a school known far and wide,
Where young minds roam and learn with pride.
Y is for Yankees, a team we adore,
Games full of cheers and so much more.
Z is for Zoo, at the Bronx quite a view,
With zebras on show, it’s a wonder, it’s true!
Credits
Ririro is the in-house pen name of Ririro.com, a platform dedicated to bringing free short stories and poems to readers of all ages. New York ABC is an original alphabet poem created exclusively for the site, weaving together 26 of New York City's most beloved landmarks, neighbourhoods, and cultural icons into a single, rollicking read.
