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Last Motels Standing: Capri Motel

This is part of a series of essays and poems with photos on the last motels still standing in Reno. We previously had a series on the last motel residents of Reno. Motels, initially conceived for tourists, increasingly became a last housing option for many, due to bad credit, not enough money for deposits, or not wanting to deal with a multitude of bills and complications, or a first housing option for residents coming out of homelessness. Many motels are now being torn down, after being bought out and razed by slow to act developers, with many vacant lots now dotting the downtown landscape.

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the weather was perfect

it felt so nice to have a summer storm this year

the smell of rain and stormy clouds 

the puddles crowding my feet 

raindrop kisses on my glasses 

i pass by this motel all of the time 

this has become my favorite one

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the motels dense, forest green and fading sand colors 

pale blue curtains draped over the windows

little plants at my eyes

i met a dog named luna, she was a sweet girl 

this place reminded me of

moments i’ll never forget

i’ll always keep this between me and you  

it must have been something in the air or whatever they say 

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you were the sweetest 

you were the prettiest 

i would laugh

you would smile

you’re something special

i can’t help but feel the same still

and i say all of this with a fond smile

i’m almost done with that book you recommended, damn it’s good

Our Town Reno Photos and Essay by Jake Lorgé

Wednesday 08.17.22
Posted by Nicolas Colombant
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