1st House Blues
Just 25 when I decided to take the dive
Home ownership was the landing strip
Built in 1924; lots of old charm to adore
Americas dream or so it seemed
The house was old and had spots of mold
With the price tag, all I saw was gold
4 bedrooms were large and it had a garage
Basement gets water; I thought just seal around the border
Bathroom was offensive; clean up - inexpensive
Kitchen was the worst; I’d tackle that first
Let’s just say the list went from bad to worst
My 1st house was cursed…
Owning a house was not so simple
Fixing it up took a toll on my mental
Having an open mind and vision were essential
Now it’s a rental with great income potential
Lay
Copyright © Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway | Year Posted 2011
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