You Can'T Have It All

My neighbor from across the hall
Complains about the cold
Within her home; she sleeps with socks
And sweaters, we are told.

Her windows face the river
So perhaps the frigid air
From the water blows inside;
The winter causes her despair.

But on my side we face the street
And here it’s warm as toast.
We have to crack the windows
In all weather, or we’d roast.

I guess you can’t have everything.
To gain that river view,
I’d gladly pile on socks and sweaters – 
Really, wouldn’t you?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 1/8/2018 10:04:00 PM
As long as the windows don't frost over or fog up, the view is worth the extra layers. And of course, kleenex. :)
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Date: 1/4/2018 9:31:00 PM
Tough decision. I have a view of the East River - but I hear the cars on the FDR drive. Stay warm - and keep writing your amusing verse! B'Shalom Matthew Anish
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Date: 1/3/2018 6:11:00 PM
Sounds like my complex for retirees and elderly. Of course I don't have a river view, just a large parking lot. Not a few residents (mostly ladies) complain ad infinitum… no heat, too noisy, nasty neighbors. Oh well, you can't have it all. Enjoyed. / M
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Date: 1/3/2018 5:37:00 PM
This is so lovely, Ilene! That river view is so tempting, but now I'm in a dilemma cos I suffer the cold! Will have to start saving for central heating:) Regards // paul
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