Bankrupt splashed in red letters across the sign
orange webbed fencing wrapped around the store
parking lot vacant except for a few weeds
growing through the asphalt
inventory emptied out weeks ago
even the store fixtures bargain priced
and sold
unfortunately this scene is common
from furniture to electronic stores
foreclosed homes and mini malls
along with abandoned schools
favorite parks left untended
no more street maintenance
or local governments
life as i knew it
forever changed.
staring at the loss of
all things that mattered
wondering what can be salvaged?
i see birds building their nests from the debris
rats scurrying through the empty buildings
termites and roaches making their place
i decide
if the smallest can survive
so can I.
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