the love nest

many builders there have been

since the world began;

palace

cottage

mansion

inn

they have built for man. some were small and some were tall: long or wide or low. but the best one of them all

jack built long ago. 'twas built in bygone days

yet millions sing its praise. just a love nest

cozy with charm

like a dove nest

down on a farm. a veranda with some sort of clinging vine

then a kitchen where some rambler roses twine. then a small room

tea set of blue;

best of all

room--

dream room for two. better than a palace with a gilded dome

is a love nest

you can call home. building houses still goes on

now as well as then. ancient jack and jill are gone

yet return again. ever comes the question old: shall we build for pride

or shall brick and mortar hold

warmth and love inside?

the answer you may know: jack solved it long ago