Contemplating, "What actually makes a place 'home'?" I have struggled with where to go, as well as "where do I belong"? I'm not tied to a particular place for any reason whatsoever. I love the beach, but also mountains. I love the quiet and peace of country living, but also the convenience of living within an area that has places within walking distance...
The only no go in my future was living in a metropolis. I really don't even enjoy visiting them much the older I get. Although they have some great positives, for me personally, the negatives far outweigh them. Boo (daughter) wholly disagrees! My only true loathing comes in the form of traffic and driving, but there are other minor annoyances associated with large cities...
We are now moved and in our new house, which has begun to feel like a home. My cousin lives across the street, which is the first time since college that I've lived near any family.
Metropolis
Choking back the city's smog, not feeling too well
Perhaps it is the effect of allergies, probably not
On a foul smelling curbside garbage trash day
Humans disregard for throwing waste in bin
Soiled sidewalks from defecating animals
Noise taken for granted by city dwellers
Crowds create lines unwanted stress
Was that rat or cat in that alleyway
Lost amongst behemoth towers
Maneuvering stagnated traffic
Cold shoulder of passerby's
Bikes ignoring road's rules
Homeless citizen's plight
Lengthy restaurant wait
Shopping temptations
Limited green space
Sensory overload
Lack of privacy
Housing crisis
Germs scare
Indifference
Tempers
Horns
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Five Year Poem Plan - Part 1
PoesiaI am going to attempt to write a poem a week for five years! It is a personal resolution that I am making public in order to hold myself accountable.
