St-Laurent Street, Then & Now – Memories Through the Eyes of my City

St-Laurent in Montreal, oh how you’ve changed

Your history, your story, now rearranged

Once the heart of the one immigrant community

Now a hipster hub of trendy opportunity

Your streets were lined with shops and markets galore

The scent of smoked meat wafting from Schwartz’s door

But now the vegan cafes and craft breweries reign

And your once bustling sidewalks feel a bit less insane

I remember when your language was Yiddish and French

But now English has taken over with a new wrench

Your people were immigrants seeking a better life

Now the condos and lofts are a source of urban strife

But still, your charm remains, St-Laurent my dear

Your history and culture, always so near

From Mile End to Little Italy, you are unique

A blend of old and new, so endlessly chic

So here’s to St-Laurent, the artery of Montreal

A place where the past and present enthral

May you continue to evolve and grow

And remain a place where diverse cultures flow.