Allentown's Transformation
I was a Queen among men.
I was praised for my beauty,
my hardworking spirit.
I was on the rise.
Envied by all who knew me,
I was a star.
I was meant for glory.
People would know me, by my name.
But I began to crumble.
I lost my greatness.
My good company disappeared.
I burned through life
until nothing was left.
I was left a ghost of the past.
Then something changed.
Out of the ashes, came a spark.
I picked myself up,
pulled myself back together,
ready to heal.
Today I am new.
I am strong,
powered by a fresh energy.
Today I am overflowing with opportunity and potential,
surrounded by diversity and culture.
Today I am proud.
I am the product of hard work,
determination.
Today I believe.
Today I know what I am capable of.
I am limitless.
It was not easy.
It’s still not easy.
I was down for a while
But I am a comeback kid.
I am Allentown,
and I’ve only just begun.