The old house had seen better days
Times when all the rooms were full
laughter traveling through the air
times of glee, pranks and joyfulness

Now it looks so sad and in need of repair
sagging porch, cracked window panes
the paint peeling, all drab and bare
missing tiles letting in the elements

The man stood looking and pondering
caught up in the memories of long ago
taking out his phone, he calls for help
a reprieve for this old house he gives

Soon the builders start sorting things out
first a brand new roof of gleaming tiles
the porch rebuilt and all gets a new coat
once again the old house returns to life