So much is changing in cities across Texas as the state grows and evolves. But the past can feel alive in old structures and homes that haven’t been torn down to make way for what’s new. For some, those structures bring comfort, and that was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem.
Preservation
These old houses
have strong bones
Built of hand hewn Texas wood
Aged over the last century
Watching the changes overtake our city
Cranes and construction cones
Replacing wide open lanes
These old houses
remember
They share stories through windows and
sleek slanted roofs
They invite laughter
conversation
and memories
These old houses
welcome our visits
Beckoning us in with intricate doors
Creating space for connection with
Cozy fireplaces and
comfy reading nooks
These old houses
shine
their personality rich and storied
their mark on our city bold
and memorable
Come in
sit down
Welcome home
Produced by Laura Rice.