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On the Corner

On The Corner

Ye Olde Shoppe still stands on twelfth street
surviving despite the box stores.
The owners never miss a beat
always willing to hand out treats
to children who come through the doors.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Canerdy Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Your concise, expressive poem pays a nice tribute to those REAL places that please us. Janice
Mckeithan Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thanks Janice.
Jones Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
These shops truly do customer service with heart. Love mom and pop shops! Nice tribute.
Mckeithan Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yes they do. I love them too. Thanks Karen
Bass Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
May the small shops like this always remain in business.
Mckeithan Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I wish they would. Corporations are pushing them out.
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