A Far-Off Day

You should have seen this house in its day It was warm and cozy and held A family quite a few years ago where A mom, dad and two kids dwelled. Right smack dab in the middle Of a fertile field in which Cattle grazed, crops grew strong Life went on without a hitch. But as the years went rolling by The children moved far away The parents grew old and tired No animals and no need for hay. For some reason no one seemed To want to live here any more Off to the city the children went No one wanted to do the chores. It's so sad, don't you think? This little house was left alone To fall apart year after year Like a skeleton down to the bones. But you know, nothing lasts forever And this too will fade away But perhaps another house Will be built here on a far-off day!