hometown

hometown

my town, like a coin,
has two sides.
one is busy and exciting
one is gentle and tranquil.

during the warm months
visitors enjoy the beaches.
the crowded roads proclaim
guests from all over.
different accents and languages
are a pleasing change.
the harbors fill with boats.
come the warm fall, buses  bring
welcomed tourists from many places.

as fall becomes winter
it becomes again
a small quiet town.
empty beaches,  light traffic,
boats wintered-up, small town
activities. rummage sales,
church suppers, parades,
and stillness.