"Yesterday 40 Years Ago"

Yesterday 40 years ago,
I was standing here for sure.
Today 40 years later,
I still know this place.

This place in my memory hasn't changed much -
As if it were blaming me for leaving for so long.
It has shrunk surprising, though -
Just like my parents did as they aged.

What could I have done for it though,
Even if I had stayed here?
What would have awaited me?

I never gave it a thought
Yesterday 40 years ago.
I still have no idea
Today 40 years later.