When I moved in I had no idea;

this house will never be a panacea.

Of course it's not the owner's fault;

I chose to live here, doing a somersault.

Came here for a reason;

roof over my head, any season.

I'll just have to grin and bear it;

don't want to become a misfit.

Can't use the kitchen sink;

so many things on the blink.

Even the back door doesn't work right;

wintertime will prove the place isn't airtight.

The bathroom water smells like rotten eggs;

perhaps I'll consider moving to Winnipeg.

The windows surely have seen their days;

but what's the use, I shall not inveigh.

The electrical receptacles are loose;

can't run two appliances, too much juice.

But what the heck, the house has a new roof;

things could be worse, no need to remain aloof.

When I moved in I had no idea;

at first it felt like I was on Euboea.

But after all it's a great place to meditate;

learn life's secrets, the soul to incorporate.