ONE PERSPECTIVE OF THE CAPE COD AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
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On Cape Cod's windswept shores, where sea meets sky
A crisis brews, a tale of woe and sigh
The affordable housing dream, a fleeting thought
As prices soar, and hope is caught

In gentrification's snare, the poor are trapped
Priced out of homes, their futures mapped
In tiny rentals, cramped and dear
Their wallets drained, their spirits fear

The aged struggle, young professionals too
To find a place to call their own, anew
The workforce dwindles, tourism suffers dearth
As locals flee, and businesses lose their birth

The land of plenty, now a scarce resource rare
Zoning laws, a barrier to affordable care
NIMBYism's cry, a resistance strong and loud
Leaves many homeless, without a place to crowd

Oh, Cape Cod, jewel of the coast so fair
How long will greed and neglect leave you bare?
When will we act, to stem this rising tide?
And provide a home, where all can reside?

Let us unite, to solve this crisis deep
With funding, zoning, and a willingness to keep
The dream of home, alive and well and bright
For all who dwell, on Cape Cod's sacred light.