Fixing a Leak

The plumber is fixing a leak;
The pipe’s needing more than a tweak.
So for things to improve 
He will have to remove 
Some wood panels - I’m starting to freak.

Our house, built in ‘80, is old
And it’s paneled, which is, truth be told,
Now considered passé 
But was cool in its day,
Though with changing it, I’ve not been sold.

So I’m listening from the next room
As he hammers and drills; I presume
That he knows what to do 
For we haven’t a clue
If more leaks, in the future, will loom.

But voila! He just finished and yes,
I’m relieved of a lot of my stress,
For he came well-equipped
To replace what had dripped
And he didn’t leave much of a mess.

On the wall, all the panels survived 
And the handyman, once he’s arrived,
Will nail down what is loose
And, as you can deduce,
Of my kitchen, I won’t be deprived.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 7/3/2025 2:51:00 PM
I had a similar this week, Ilene, except it included my browser – it went down and I couldn't connect ti the internet! I did my best to try to fix it, though I'm not into that kind of mental know-how or patience.. Well, the young guy fixed it, and left. Within minutes my computer had more problems than before! Nice! / Maurice
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Date: 7/2/2025 7:15:00 PM
Aha, that's the main thing. Kitchen safe and sound. Glad to hear it. Smiles, Gershon
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Date: 7/2/2025 12:25:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Fixing a Leak" write. Great Story. I hate having to fix a leak. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
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Date: 7/2/2025 12:18:00 PM
oh how wonderful you got it fixed without too much disturbance. we had to renovate in the kitchen when or boiler broke down in March - it was 51 yrs old, its been a longgggg process but the boiler is now in the garage so we have a drying area in the kitchen and the flooring was replaced last week! fingers crossed no more leaks! hugs Jan xx
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