we fret about the loss of places as “our” cities - “our” neighborhoods change

did Hassam worry about “his” Columbus Avenue at the beautiful moment where the South End street grid turns away

the fabric is surprisingly intact with maybe a few regrettable decisions along the edges

searching for this place reminded me of architecture school before google earth

to go and stand where he stood - to see what he saw

to know a city street could be as engaging as your hands could make it

to believe a vision was only a just beyond your solid presence