FURS
On Queens Boulevard
The H. Goodman store that sold furs
Or could preserve them in cold storage
Has a For Rent sign
Was it the pandemic that made it
Go out of business?
Was it climate change?
Was it that people
Think wearing furs
Is not politically correct?
No story is told
Other that it was established
In 1908
Just a rolling gate
And a telephone number
If you call and ask why
The H. Goodman Furs store
Is now empty
I doubt they will tell you
Or even know
Another store will one day
Take over and what
They will sell is yet to
Be determined
I remember the store,beautiful furs !!! A time that is past and gone!!!
ReplyDeleteThis poem is thoughtful, nostalgic and raises many current questions relating to where our High Streets are heading in light of the pandemic and other socio-economic issues. It does this in a very simple but clever way by honing in on the history of a long-standing shop that is no more and not only reflects on the plausible reasons that brought about its demise but also draws an awareness to what the future will hold for the occupier of the premises.
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