Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Cruelly Changed

They knock the little buildings down,
Replacing them with towers,
For giant corporations hold
Those taking-over powers.

The neighborhood has much less sun
And character and charm,
Plus traffic and more people cause
A reason for alarm.

The restaurants and shops we knew
And had for years embraced
Are empty or with unfamiliar
Stores have been replaced.

We grow to love the place we live
But when it’s cruelly changed,
It’s natural to start to feel
A little bit estranged.

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Gershon Wolf March 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM Change that only the blind believe in.

Jan Allison March 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM it's the same across the world Ilene and they call it 'regeneration and progress:-( hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough March 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM It isn't just big cities. Even hamlets have changed. I wish they could stay as they are.

Lin Lane March 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM Not all changes are good ones. I agree with your assessment

Jerry Brotherton March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM Destruction in the name of progress. I remember when we bought the house in the suburbs, we couldn't even get cable because there were not enough people. Now it's surrounded houses, four lane roads and manufacturing.

Deb M March 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM I hear you loud and clear ilene….l have lived in my home for years which is one street from the beach in a suburb that used to be just a drive through coastal rural place with many old humble beach homes and very few people…..now its the place to be…..full of huge homes, cafes, marinas, shops, restaurants and much more….and loads of people. It no longer has the same feel or appeal and is always so busy. So, l relate to your well written poem my friend! Debx