This town is becoming like a ghost town;
Many of our local shops are closing down.
Once upon a time, this town was really hopping,
But now people go elsewhere for their shopping.
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Yes! You have described the situation very well. A poem with a very important message. Well done. Another good poem!
Ghost towns like ghosts ships, shadows of their former glory. Your town needs a battle plan. Write the plan, bring it to your town meetings, rally and incite the populace. The good one motivated individual can do is limitless. Good write.