Progress

Modern castles built expansive
across acres
and green acres establish
power through gilded
twisting iron lion sculptures

No trespassing

Red ivy spreads tentacle branches
concealing rusting
monuments

This is a community,
and values of hospitality and acceptance
are the mission statements
of appearances

Welcome mats are covered
with feet
of fallen leaves
and no one can remember the last time
people gathered outside
of locked doors