My Old Hometown

Very nice I like the poem.

Enjoyed this, Andrea ~

I know this feeling all to well. The thinking of going back in time to everything being as it was when I grew up. Boy, was I wrong. I went back with my husband to my 60th class reunion where I grew up. I wanted to show him everything. I found it had changed so much I couldn't find where I used to live without the gps. It was a heart wrenching experience as nothing was the same.

Belated congrats on POTD <3 :)

Congrats on POTD! I know how you feel. Life changes…

Awesome write, Andrea. Belated Congrats on POTD!

Little late on the congrats for POTD but glad I read this. It's crazy to see how fast and how much life moves on when we revisit pieces of our past. Very relatable piece. Nicely done, Andrea.

Dear Andrea, Congrats on POTD! Wunderbar! That final turn was clean, unflinching and it gives the whole piece its weight. Beautifully done. Autumn Blessings, Dear Andrea, Daniel

Hearty congratulations on your win, Andrea. The imagery and sentiment woven within this poem evoke a profound resonance.

Congratulations Andrea and yes I think we sll feel the same no matter where we live Cheers Christine

Nice capture of that strange, but relatable feeling of revisiting old haunts. Yep, we were on the same wavelength :-))

dropping back with belated congrats on POTD. hugs Jan x

This is is exactly how l feel whenever l visit my home town after many years. Congratulations Andrea on your POTD honor.

Excellent, congrats on your top placement and POTD

Wonderful writing, as usual. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. love, Gina

Hiya Petal, congrats on POTD, yes places change so much over time, progress I suppose, not always for the better. My school is also gone. Your poem a timely reminder of past days. Take care, Richard

' I’m a stranger here now. ' That's so sad. I understand things change, but some things need to remain the same. For reflection. Memories. Congratulations Andrea, on Poem of the Day. Hugs and blessings. Brandy

What a lovely short poem!! Agreed ... A favorite poem! Congratulations on your so nice POTD!

Yep. As they say, you can't go back. Congrats on POTD, Andrea. ~ gw

Congratulations on Poem Of The Day Andrea! Quaint & folksy. What should've been a warm homecoming with great expectations becomes uncomfortable awakenings for some, on the other hand good for closures of many kinds. Your star still shines bright #1 poet :)

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading "My Old Hometown" write. Have a wonderful day writing away with your win..............

Andrea, clever observation. congratulations on POTD ~ Warren

Congratulations on your top win, dear poetess, with a lovely poem that many may find themselves in as it is applicable to so may towns and villages around the world. After so many years, one would really be a stranger in one`s own hometown. A very thoughtful take on the prompt. Wish you a splendid coming new week.

Congratulations on your win , Andrea. Love the imagery and feeling on this verse.

Andrea, things do change over the years and sometimes it's shocking to see then changes in person. Congratulations on POTD.