I Am A Town
By Lisa Dancing-Light
Carbondale
I am a town where people say “Hi” on the street.
I am a town where people come together to meet.
I am a town with the best places to eat.
I am a town where you can buy local “Grass-fed Beef.”
I am a town with ranchers and hikers.
I am a town with bankers and mountain bikers.
I am a town with artists, musicians and healers.
I am a town with thinkers, doers and feelers.
I am a town where people pray.
I am a town where children can play.
I am a town where they care what you say.
I am a town that laughs at Tina Fey.
I am a town with magazines about climbers.
I am a town that honors “old-timers.”
I am a town that has a cool diner.
I am a town that encourages rhymers.
I am a town that has a great college.
I am a town that nurtures wisdom and knowledge
I am a town that is far from the fray.
I am a town that is filled with clichés.
I am a town with little makeup and hairspray.
I am a town with Full Moon biking soirees.
I am a town that celebrates parades.
With stores proudly stating “Locally Made.”
I am a town with a Fire Department who comes to your aid.
Where volunteers appear and some don’t get paid.
I am a town so full of good spirit.
If you play a concert, folks come to hear it.
I am a town where you don’t need a permit.
To walk, or to talk, or to sit and kibitz.
I live in a town with the best view to see.
I live in a town where that is still free.
I live in a town that encourages me to be.
I live in a town where love is the key.