This Old House


Our house
is just a bit older than my memories
and to be honest
it could use a little work
paint
and whatnot
as the front porch creaks more than I do
but still
ther's something special
about just sitting out here
taking life in
while enjoying how well it still holds us together

It's getting colder
as summer seems to be coming to an end
Autumn's gentle wind
feels like the world is sighing
as the last remnants of the sun
has slowed the day's once mighty gait
to a portrait of stars
as time's slow churning hands
continue to paint dreams for us

We’re older now
and we don't talk as much as we once did
though our silence
really isn't silent
as our life's journey speaks volumes
as it seems
we've seen it all
experienced it all
and gave the kids our all
and yet
my thoughts while sitting here
beside you
in our home
is that you've given me all I could have ever wished for