That Escalated Quickly
How did I miss that?
By Judey Kalchik Published 6 months ago • Updated 6 months ago • 1 min read
Photo by Guilherme Santos on Unsplash
It's nice that we've lived here
eighteen years
yet we still make new friends
with the neighbors and then
find out we have more in common
than we thought
we ought.
New renters with bikes
and dogs, and tykes
daily walks
and talks
trading news and books
ok gossip but, look
we're at home here
and community matters.
Wait.
Eighteen years.
New people.
Wait.
Are we 'that couple' on this street?
Are we the Oldtimers here?
When did that happen?
How did I miss that?
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Comments (5)
I've been here 25 years and know lots of my neighbours and so many races, it is an incredibly beautiful global street. Love your words Judey
This sounds like a great place to live and I'd love a couple like you guys on my street.
Oh, that’s me as well. Just realized recently I’m one of the oldest owners in my subdivision, since 2008. This poem spoke to me directly, Judey!
it's a special thing and a special place 💙
Absolutely loved this one. I’m looking forward to being one of the “Oldtimers”