There it stood, as finally,<\/p>\n
What I always hoped would be–<\/p>\n
The mailbox showing clear, my name,<\/p>\n
At my cottage beside the sea.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The box reveals the strange one there–<\/p>\n
The one who holds the deed,<\/p>\n
Who never thought she’d ever live<\/p>\n
In a home washed by sea breeze.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
But there, it stands, in sunshine hot<\/p>\n
Just waiting there, in time<\/p>\n
For new ones coming through the door<\/p>\n
Who love bright rays and brine.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The rooms will fill with laughter;<\/p>\n
The floors will creak with cheer;<\/p>\n
The air will smell of happy times<\/p>\n
When friends and family gather here.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And though storms will come raging<\/p>\n
Against its quiet, calm fa\u00e7ade,<\/p>\n
It will shelter well from gales<\/p>\n
That blow and tempests dodge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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