Out With The Old <br /> <br /> There is a royal battle raging<br /> About the demise of old homes here<br /> Some regret the demolition <br /> Others seem to have no fear<br /> <br /> That this will somehow be the end<br /> Of old cultures strong and true<br /> In this our fair city of St. John's<br /> May make me kind of blue<br /> <br /> How will this all play out you ask<br /> It's anybody's guess<br /> We only hope we are not left<br /> With one real royal mess.<br /> <br /> The delicate balance is quite clear<br /> Between our culture and comerce at least<br /> But I am sure it will work out<br /> Cause that's the nature of the beast<br /> <br /> This city has a reputation <br /> To rise above challenges thrown it's way<br /> So lets wait and see what transpires<br /> When the dust finally settles on this foray<br /> <br /> <br /> A commentary on the debate over destruction of old homes in St. John's.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> <br />   Submitted By: John Cornick