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My first year in New York City

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One whole year in NYC,
Goodness goodness gracious me.

I've caught some trains, it's what you do,
and on those trains, I've seen a poo.

I've walked through snow, and missed the sun,
but know one thing, I've had some fun.

I turned a big thirty and drank in a park,
I've sat on a rooftop until it got dark.

I've made a puppet, he looks like me,
he loves helping expats, all for free.

I've flown over the island, once in a chopper,
and watched friends get caught by an undercover copper.

It's different, it's weird, the accents are funny,
and it sure is easy to blow a whole lot of money.

There's wine, there's shots, there's even gin,
but not one bar has a West End tin.

I've seen you vote “Yes” from way way afar,
and watched a Grand Final from one Brooklyn bar.

I've made more friends than I can count,
and with a Kingdom, climbed a Mount.

From top to bottom, I've seen some sights,
and really don't think I'll get bored of the lights.

I'm so very thankful, it's been so great,
especially the nights, home way too late.

I miss the friends I left behind,
You're amazing, you're lovely, and oh so kind.

But there's so much more for me to do,
so time will show one more makes two.

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Josh Pugh

Josh Pugh

Josh is a business founding, digital marketing focused, charity driving, community builder from South Australia, living in New York City. After moving in 2017, Josh realized that there was an opportunity to curate and help the community of expats who moved to the United States – and launched America Josh. Josh is also the President of Variety – the Children's Charity of New York, Secretary at The Mateship Foundation, and Founder & CEO at Fortnight Digital.View Author posts

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