Poetically Prompted

Still standing

I stand
I watch
I wait
people used to live within
now they walk quickly past
they fear me
I held life
I held love
I held hopes
people used to care
now all I do is dream
they do not even see me
12 lines

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Prompt/Week # 30

Write a poem from the perspective of an abandoned building.

** Poem should be inspired by the prompt/image in some way
** A minimum of 12 lines, no maximum
** There are no form requirements
** Your submission must be newly written for this week's prompt