I want to give a shoutout to Expansion & Perception for inspiring this post. A few days ago, they shared an insightful piece on Green Roofs, also known as Hanging Gardens. These have become a popular choice in urban areas, providing significant environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Expansão e Percepção for this Idea.
.Yesterday’s Past.
In a small, quiet town so cozy and bright,
Where dwarfs live happy in homes just right,
The houses all gleam with rooftops of green,
A sight so special, simple, serene.
Children still play in the open air,
A joy that’s fading, now so rare.
Neighbors talk, kids laugh, and say hello,
As the sky above puts on a vibrant show.
But why aren’t people smiling more?
Why the distance, the closed-off doors?
Is it the TV, the screens that glow,
The gadgets that claim all we know.
Autumn nears, and leaves will fall,
Orange, yellow, and green in it all,
Yet the green rooftops will proudly stay,
A reminder of life that won’t decay.
Driving down roads through leafy scenes,
I think of the past and what it means.
Like leaves, we too must shed and renew,
To rise again, fresh and true.
So take a drive, take a glance,
Notice what’s missing in a fleeting chance.
Just like expansion, there’s more to see,
In moments unnoticed, life’s mystery.
As fall arrives and leaves descend,
Beauty surrounds us, without end.
Yet people stay in, doors remain closed,
Even Halloween nights no longer glow.
Winter comes, the snow falls down,
But children are nowhere to be found.
So step outside, be bold and free,
Lie on the grass or snow and see.
Embrace the moment, cherish today,
For life is short, it won’t delay.
Don’t live with regrets, let go of the past,
For today’s the day—make memories that last.
The End
Willie Torres Jr.
09/13/2024
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