My Old House

My floors are slanted And tables are tipping The back porch sags My bathtub is dripping A chimney needs pointing Wood stairs are creaking My windows are drafty The old roof is leaking The toilet is running My furnace is rusted A basement that floods The doorbell is busted Small narrow closets What were they made for? But despite my complaints Its finally paid for.

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John Gondolf

Date: 11/21/2017 1:10:00 PM

Kitty, this brought a smile to my face this afternoon, enjoyed the read. John

Kitty Lou
Date: 11/21/2017 1:12:00 PM

thank you!

Curtis Johnson

Date: 11/20/2017 9:24:00 PM

I once saw a bumper sticker which said, "Don't laugh; it's paid for. Enjoyed reading this Kitty.

Kitty Lou
Date: 11/21/2017 1:12:00 PM

Thank you!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/7/2017 1:59:00 AM

This is such a delightful poem Kitty! I can certainly identify with a few of the things on your list. Our house is finally paid for too. What a relief and joy it was to pay it off. This poem left me smiling. Thank you for that! : )

Kitty Lou
Date: 11/10/2017 8:00:00 PM

Thank you Connie!