Darling
I have never seen you so bare
a house so full of life
now sings a silent tune

we broke you in
maybe too hard
one
two
three children later
but you still offered shelter
on those long December nights

tears
fights
screams and worries
you whisked them away
in your soft creaks and groans
leaving nothing left
but comfort and hope

But now
utterly vacant
you stand alone
but believe me when I say
I have never been more proud
to call you my home