Some
Towns are
Just very
Sad - depending
On the social scale,
Down trodden, weary worn
By day to day battles fought
To eek a living out of nowt,
Beggars on corners sleeping in doors,
Vacant eyes -bleary, unseeing and sore,
Tab end collecting, bargain hunting poor,
Lost souls without purpose and role,
Roam the market place in the hope
Of a place to hang out in
The shadows of despair,
Forgotten humans
Known for their
Poor street
Cred!
Some
Towns are
Just alive,
Rich tapestry,
Diversity bounds
On every street corner,
Riding high the social scale,
Vibrant, cheery, carefree faces,
Social climbers, professional packs
Hunting labels, pats on the back - assured,
Controlling their shares in the market place
Hoping to outsmart life's rich rat race,
Smart houses steeped in ancestry
The place to grow family,
Secured place on the map,
A place to hang out,
A town with form
Known for its
Rich street
Cred!
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Author:
sue.evans (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Another attempt at a double Etheree in each verse! ! Do we influence where we live? Or are we influenced by our surroundings? All boils down to money and opportunities I think?
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Yes, i think it all boils down to money and opportunities.
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Good write Sue. Yes it mainly depends on money, or lack of same.
Thank you for reading and commenting. This poem came about from a visit to a near by town - I don't visit often and whilst waiting for a friend I was people watching ( a favourite pastime 😂) and everybody was walking about with such grey haunted looks - sadness seemed to pour out of the place🙁 It is a poor area - got me thinking about the divide between haves and have nots.
Sue, this is a very thought provoking poem. Brilliantly penned I might add. What was there first, the egg or the chicken? The rich or big houses, or big houses attracting the rich?
Thank you for reading and commenting. I do ponder about people - as I said to Goldfinch60 - I do like to people watch!!!
I gave up on the people watch thing, too many tourists lying like beached whales on the sand! 😉
Excellent poem superbly crafted - well done Sue
Thank you - too kind sir 😊
Geez, beautiful shape. I'd give eye teeth to be able to write freely and retain control like that. Bravo Sue. Good job.
Thank you for reading and such lovely feedback 😊
Made me think. Wonderful writing.
Thank you 😊 - thanks for reading and commenting!
Cute, i like that. And wisdom too.
Thank you 😊
Like two diamond star shine in the sky.
So beautiful writing.
How beautifully you use words to pay such a compliment. Thank you 😊
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