written after driving through a part of the slums which had one been a very active part of the city.

I took a drive through the old part of the city
Where the run down houses were not very pretty.
Abandonment is present where beauty once shone
It turned once grassy lawns to litter and stone.

These bad conditions did not happen over night.
One by one each added to the growing blight.
There are many reasons for this sad condition
Neglect heads the list that killed this proud tradition.

Buildings are not the only victims of this scene.
Abandonment of people is even more obscene
Damage to the buildings is obvious to see
But people’s poor condition is the vital key

There are many churches who have abandoned folks.
They are like a pretty wheel with some missing spokes.
Once peoples lives soared with hopes and faith so high.
Abandoned by the members, their faith had to die

A church may have stained glass windows shining so bright
But the life of many members may be an ugly sight.
Abandonment has built a dangerous façade
And the final blow comes as they abandon God.