I need a hobby,
something to do
to keep me busy
a month or two-
thats all.

It must be simple
to ease my mind,
it must be soothing
so I can find
myself.

I’ll plant a garden
so I can taste
the fruits of labor
from which I’ve placed
my time.

But after two weeks
nothing did show.
Some old manure
should make it grow.
(I hope)

Before I knew it
the garden grew,
but within minutes
the bugs came too-
by two.

A little powder,
a lot of spray
did make that problem
turn out okay-
but wait  . . .

This little garden
was not so small.
I’ll throw some parties
and share it all
with friends.

But have a party
I do not dare;
this house I live in
needs much repair.
What next?

In the beginning
there was an end;
a simple project
with which to spend
Some time.

‘Twas like a hallway
with several doors;
each one I opened
had several more
Inside.

Nothings really over
this I have to face!
Each time one thing ended
another took its place.

OOOOO-Oh
What am I to do?
OOOOO-Oh
When will I be through?
OOOOO-Oh
How did I begin?
OOOOO-Oh
Will it ever end?

Pick up a hammer,
tear down a wall,
give this house beauty
from garden tall
and ripe.

I’m out of money.
I’ll get a loan
and turn this old house
into a home-
or bust!

Then buy new carpet,
some furniture
and lots of china
with which to serve
the food.

I’ll paint the outside
soft shades of blue
and build a bright red
brick barbeque
out back . . .

The party last week
was such a mess!
What my friends told me
I must confess
is true.

One thing I needed,
(ha!) one thing
thats all,
were womens touches
to fill the walls
with charm.

But then come children;
say two or three.
You’d think I planted
a family tree-
from seeds!

Then with the children
comes Pee Wee league,
long slumber parties
and much fatigue.
Good grief!

In the beginning
there was an end;
a simple project
with which to spend
some time.

‘     ‘Twas like a hallway
with several doors;
each one I opened
had several more
Inside.

Nothings really over
this I have to face.
Each time one thing ended
another took its place.

OOOOO-Oh
What am I to do?
OOOOO-Oh
When will I be through?
OOOOO-Oh
How did I begin?
OOOOO-Oh
Will it ever end?

Six kids in school now
all college bound…