Down by the lake, in the cottage made of stone The porch is taken over by all the flowers grown. The walkway needs weeded, and the chimney needs repairs There are holes in the wood that we used to build the stairs. The windows are fogged over from the dust in the air Underneath the shade tree sits my worn out rocking chair. Inside is full of cob webs, and smells of filthy must The kitchen sink is tarnished, and covered in rust. The bathrooms are molded from the absence of use The wooden floors are covered with a thin coat of dew. From the lack of attention and tender loving care The beauty of the cottage has vanished in thin air. If the time were taken to show how much we cared The beauty of the cottage, and the warmth would still be there. Over time it faded, the need of caring hands Now down by the lake, the lonely cottage stands.