Where I stand, there are no skyscrapers or smoky glass-covered buildings.

Here, there are no great leafy palm trees or green grass to walk barefoot on.

Most places have a bodega or a convenience store. Not here.

You know what else? There are no street lights, no traffic signals, and no stop signs anywhere. Did I mention there were no cars?

So let me run the list for you: There are no houses, apartment buildings, modular homes or trailers.

Some places have snowflakes or rain. Not here.

I see no churches, synagogues, mosques or temples. Here, there is no school and no college.

In fact, here there aren’t any morals. I don’t think they even have laws against madams with red-light specials.

No colors mark the sky, no flowers in the dirt and no bushes to hide behind.

You name it, and it’s not here. Is this even real?

Note: I’m interested to see if anyone can envision this location. It’s a real place where I once lived. I am working to improve my ability to tell a story that people can see and feel. Any input is greatly appreciated!!!