I thought I knew

sorenbarrett

In a familiar land I knew so well transformations that my memories repel
What was right now what's left, certainty robbed by change's theft
Nothing I recognize, what was well known masked with progress' disguise
A place I used to call home has become a freeway by a factory dome
The schoolyard where I used to play a dealership with cars on display
What was once our private trail now pawn shops with love for sale
The tree under which I proposed now a landfill daily bulldozed

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  • Victor Bolshov

    Very nice and original rhymes. Indeed, it can be quite an experience to get back to your memorable places only to find them irreversibly changed and forsaken.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much Victor and so it is with relationships as well. I appreciate your read and kind words of support they are most important to me.

    • arqios

      It always saddens me that the “hood” has transformed, eradicating my past along with my sentimental journeying 🙏🏻🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Cryptic for your read and comments yes places change, people change and relationships change, not always for the better.

        • arqios

          So true🙏🏻🕊️

        • David Wakeling

          That's progress I guess.They don't knock down buildings they knock down memories.Certainly a touch of anger and sadness here,Made me think

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you David your words are most encouraging and helpful and are always appreciated

          • Tony36

            Excellent write

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Tony it is appreciated

              • Tony36

                You're welcome

              • Damaso

                It breaks my heart. I share your sentiment. Excellent. Regards.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you for your read and understanding. I deeply appreciate your feelings on this and your support.

                • Lorenz

                  I have the same feeling when I look at my environment .As it belonged to a stolen memory ...

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Lorenz I appreciate you read and comments.

                  • orchidee

                    And now my poem - What I didn't know! LOL.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Orchi for the read and enlightening words.

                    • Thomas W Case

                      I love it. Tremendous work.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Thomas I appreciate it.

                      • Teddy.15

                        A familiar place, so very important and in some cases it's not. When I go to London I always hope for this, sometimes .y very old memories are ruined but again it's ok, time and age moves us on. . An absolutely wonderful poem. 🌹

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Teddy I deeply appreciate your read and kinds words. Your support means a great deal

                        • NinjaGirl

                          People destroy what we never thought we'd once appreciate. Thoughtful write.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much for the read and thoughtful comment

                            • NinjaGirl

                              Of course

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              Oh, I know this experience well. Where I grew up, everything is different. Well done, on this Soren! 🌹👏

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Tristan for the review and words of understanding.

                                • Tristan Robert Lange

                                  You are most welcome, Soren!

                                • Salvia.S

                                  Your poem is powerful and evocative, effectively capturing the pain of change and loss in familiar places. The imagery is vivid and impactful. Well done!

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you Salvia for your read and kind encouragement it is always appreciated

                                  • Goldfinch60

                                    So many things change in our lives soren.

                                    Andy

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you Gold for the review yes the one constant is change.

                                    • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                                      There was a song once; “pave paradise put up a parking lot.” Great write!

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Yes I remember that song well. Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                                      • Kevin Hulme

                                        I can understand your frustrations.
                                        And it's not only Landscapes that change; but People we loved Change or Leave us. Nice one.

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          So glad you got the metaphor and yes not just other but sometimes we change and don't even recognize ourselves. Thanks so much for the read and interpretation.

                                        • Doggerel Dave

                                          Great rhymes and rhythm there, Soren.

                                          Moral: Don't look back - forward, ever forward?

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thanks Dave Appreciate the read and you are right look forward is the way to go.

                                          • Adiii

                                            Lovely poem 🙂

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much for your read and kind comment



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