Changes

Changes are a part of life,
I'm well aware of this--
I don't need to read a book on it
Or make a changes list.

When a change involves
A part of my personal history,
My school or a favorite restaurant--
It takes a piece of me.

It's great to make progress--
I still have my memories,
But sometimes others progress
Feels like it kills a part of me.

Not all changes are good,
Some are based on greed.
They don't help us humans,
Or serve the greater need.

I am stubborn--
But I don't refuse to change,
Just don't make me seem a spectacle,
If I don't like what you've arranged.