In this house beside the road along the waters edge
I chose to make my final home vowing this my pledge
How could I know time would show the weakness of my dream
Though we may plan for lifetimes there is another scheme
When nature vows she’ll have her way there’s no chance to win.
The violent gales did blow and sway, trees came crashing in,
That ugly storm had a name that I recall, Eileen
It happened so long ago and now appears obscene.
Since that day I’ve learned one thing I never will forget
You cannot build futures without moments of regret.
Claire V. Bogdanos 