It started off quite simply.

“We want a house.”  they said.

“With old world charm, a view of the sea

and room for our king size bed.”

 

Three bedrooms will do,

with a bathroom or two

and a garage, now that’s understood.

But we don’t have much cash

and I’m sorry to say

our credit’s not very good.

 

We’d like a large lot,

though mostly in rock,

‘cos we don’t like to garden you see

but when all’s said and done

what we really desire

is just lots of privacy.

 

In the country’s just fine,

if it’s close to a school

or close to a park in the city.

But we don’t like the Airport

and Colwood won’t do

and Sooke is too far, mores the pity.

 

Now Langford’s a mess

and Esquimalt is less than –

enough for those who are picky.

We love Beacon Hill Park

but hear, after dark, that

the “wild life” can be a bit tricky.

 

So Fairfield won’t do

and James Bay, entre nous

is fine for a temporary stay

but what we’d like if we can

is a spacious floor plan,

Water Front, Saanich East or Oak Bay.”

 
 

David Garlick, Victoria, 1988