This Poem is based on a recent UK Survey of Adults ~ regarding the Amenities they value in their own Community ~ or would look for if they were moving House ! In the UK we like amenities to be within walking or cycling distance we are not as *car dependent* as the USA where the ubiquitous Malls are designed for Motorists not Pedestrians ! Corner Shops are No. 5 on the list and many (46%) are Family Run by Asians & British Asians. We also have *Minimarkets* run by the COOP - Tesco - Sainsbury etc which along with the *Fast Food Takeaways* will deliver larger Orders. Because of COVID 19 Lockdown *Corner Shops* are increasingly popular !
In the UK most Folks like to live
Close to the amenities they need !
The Post Office is the Number One
Then a PUB where they can Drink & Feed !
If they have KIDS ~ next on list ~ are SCHOOLS
A Park ~ A *Corner Shop*for victuals & a Caff
A Bakery (fresh bread) and of course a Church
A Library for BOOKS to make you Laff !
And Number Ten a Butchers
Where one can buy fresh Sausages & Meat
So if you are moving House & Home
Make sure that all these things are up your Street !
WE like to walk to shops in ENGLAND
In the USA they always go by Car !
MALLS are all the same in every town & State
In Urban Planning ~ its *A K F C* too far !
Thanks for visit comments welcome Love Angela 🧡 Brian 💙
The last quatrain is based on comments by BILL BRYSON !
If you *downsize as a Senior* live near the AMENITIES !
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A fine write B&A.
Thanks for your comment Uncle Steve - much appreciated ! Pleased you enjoyed it !
Blessings & Joy to You & Fussy Fido
Spirit Love A & B & El Gato Ahumido ! ! !
Many moons ago I visited my Grandmother in England and loved walking with her to the various little shops - bread, meat, fish..... I can still see and smell the cozy shops. Wish I'd grown up there.
CAIO LAURA - ANGELA qui - Gratzie per il tu commento sulla nostra Poesia ! When Americans visit the UK one of the many things they enjoy are the Old fashioned Corner Shops that stock everthing & are *Open All Hours*. These have been a boon - especially for Seniors who are locked in ! Sometimes *small orders are still delivered by Bicycle ! In the USA they have been replaced by Supa- & Hypa- Markets - much less fun. We like to visit the *synthetic* *Old Country Stores* in the USA !
Blessings & Love & Peace to You & Yours
Angela & Brian & Il Gatto Fumoso 💛💛💛
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