this old house is falling down plasters falling off
the damp is really bad i just sneeze and cough
roof tiles they have gone no protection from the rain
there are funny smells coming from the drain.

birds are building nests in the loft above
blackbirds and the sparrows and a turtle dove
foundations they are sinking going underground
woodwork full of worms everywhere around.

it would cost a fortune to restore my home
so i will buy a caravan at least then i can roam