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Tough Times

It's really not that bad a place Just a little run down is all The paint's peeling due to factory defects The golf course needs work on the greens Nine flags need replacing Both fireplaces could stand pointing The kitchen is small But designed for one to cook without walking a country mile Trees are determined to shade everywhere except the in ground pool, hot tub, and koi ponds, and part of the veggie garden. Most of the flower plots manage to get some sun and the green house of course The two car garage still has room for two cars, barely. The old oak floors covered with six coats of urethane are bearing up under the tracking in of stable debris daily. all in all we're managing fairly well below the poverty level decreed by LBJ and cohorts Ooops it's time to ride the lawnmower. Which shed did I leave it in?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007




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