Community Center Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Sitting here listening to the people speaking, making pleas
to the city manager to keep open our community centers.

Wanting to get rid of services, leaving everyone out in the
cold, letting them fall by the wayside.

Leaving the people in the city of Phoenix without leisure
and recreation.

Somber places left to decay instead of being filled with
children and seniors, smiles and laughter.

Coming through the doors and out into the atmosphere,
livening up our community, allowing crime to be reduced
and less fortunate people to be helped here in Phoenix.