The Old Outhouse

Come and sit awhile!

Summitted by Helen Carlson

There`s been a lot of landmarks victimized by passing years,

For one, though nearly obsolete, there`s been no rash of tears.

It played it`s part in history and was a friend in need

To all mankind, both rich and poor who did his daily deed.

For an endangered specie there has been a woeful lack

To save it for posterity-that little house in back.

They were alike in some respects. Yet different one and all.

Construction didn`t matter much at times when Nature`d call.

Though some were fancy, some were plain, some painted red or white,

All had a well used beaten trail that led there day or night.

Though some were open to the wind, of privacy a lack,

It served it`s useful purpose-did that little house in back.

Now some were built with just one seat,and others three or four

Of different sizes-Some for kids were built close to the floor.

It was a place to smoke or think or dream at close of day

While looking through the catalog at what was on display.

But icy winds of winter that would whistle through a crack

Discouraged one to loiter in that little house in back.

Preserved now in museums you will find there on display

the artifacts the pioneers used in an early day.

>From furniture to farming tools and rigs for thrashing grain.

And shoes of oxen pulling covered wagons `cross the plains.

And logging gear and ancient locomotives on the track.

How often have you seen preserved that little house in back.

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