Through the narrow passageway
that leads into the crawl space
it's too dark to see a thing
without some sort of light

Rodent droppings everywhere
spider filaments hang down
floor joists still appear intact
but there beneath the bathroom tub
serious water damage
something I can fix myself
or should I call for help?

Think I'll head back
to the daylight
other folks can poke around
if they wish to
in this underworld
there's enough ghosts
in my dream life
no need searching for surprises
and besides from what I've seen
this old house still has
at least a few years left in her
and that's enough
that's all I need to know