After so many years

yet again it changes hands,

the house on the hill

that looks so grand.

Sold the agents board declares

by Hopton & Eve

wonder how many have lived there.

Since the bricks were laid

how many children

played in its garden grand

how many apples

from the orchard fell to the ground.

Sold sounds so sad

as if unloved and unwanted

I am sure it is not true

looks so well cared for updated.

Wonder what it cost

the first day it was sold

while now how much it was bought for

wild figures I am sure I would be told.

Yet the house looks preserved

survived its kith and kin

like a tree that outlives

this house keeps right on living,

perhaps forever

well give and take wear and tear

still in the meantime

wonder who will be living there.