The Old Farmhouse

Slate grey roof, creeper clad wall

Small leaded windows, four chimneys tall

Wide window seats, and thick oak doors

Low beamed ceilings, stone flagged floors

Large spacious kitchen and long, narrow hall

Quaint curved stairway, wood panelled all

Open-hearth fires, cosy and warm

Ancient oak beams add to its charm

Dogs on the hearthrug, cat in the chair

Wind in the chimney, dust everywhere

Mice in the wainscot, spiders up aloft

Clock on the mantelpiece steady tick tock

The rocking chair creaks, a book lies unread

All is peaceful, it’s time for bed

Ghosts from the past glide through at night

Checking to see everything’s all right