Visiting a Mansion

When visiting a mansion
That’s become a restoration,
It’s cool to see a property
That’s way above your station.

The verdant lawns with giant trees,
The gardens all in bloom,
The stained glass in the windows 
Of each river-facing room…

The made-to-order furniture,
The statues and the art,
The butler’s pantry where the fancy
Dinners get their start…

The books in leather bindings
Lined up neatly on the shelves,
The lamps and fixtures next to chairs
Where folks relaxed themselves.

It’s fun to fantasize about
The life styles of the rich.
I wonder, though, how they would fare
In my house, for a switch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Borke Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
They did not live long enough to enjoy it to the fullest. When popularity wanes, a mansion is uncozy. They’d have loved your place.
Allison Avatar
August 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How the other half live eh Ilene, but i bet you wouldn't change a thing! what a fun poem as ever:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You’re absolutely right, Jan, but I did feel a twinge of envy at all that beautiful space overlooking the river…
M  Avatar
August 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Ilene you should have told me you were coming to visit…l would have popped over on the jet from the Bahamas!! Next time call…..hehe….great poem my friend! Debx
Bauer Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Next time, I’ll give you a heads-up, Deb! I love what you’ve done with the place..
Velasco Avatar
August 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I really like this! It’s fun how you describe all the fancy stuff in the mansion, then flip it at the end to wonder how the rich would handle your place. Super relatable and down-to-earth. Makes me smile!
Bauer Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you for your sweet comments, Rowena! Much appreciated!
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