Chicago in the 21st Century

  	City of Big Shudders
           Once known for Big Shoulders

         Powerful barge lost her rudder
           Withered… stooped… inexorably older
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
been difficult to witness the decline of Chicago....truly sad
Wolf Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
It's worse up close, I guarantee it.
Jones Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Witty! Is this for contest?
Jones Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Lol
Wolf Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Nah. I don't enter contests anymore. Don't like to see people fighting over 2nd place. lol. ~ gw
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