Ode to a Buyer Unfulfilled--a poem

Ode to a Buyer Unfulfilled

Real estate is so much fun,
No game of mystery!
Why, everyone's an expert,
at least they seem to be!

They all express opinions,
And seem so very sure,
They know the true direction,
Of housing trends d'jour!

The times the market's hot to touch,
And realtors all say "Buy!",
The experts all just tend to grouch,
"The prices are to high!"

"The market's going down!" they cry,
"Just wait and see", they say.
"If now's the time you want to buy,
You'll surely rue the day!"

So buyers watch the prices grow,
While waiting for the fall.
Keep paying rent with all their dough,
Their experts on the ball!

The years go by and prices rise,
So far it makes one spin!
The housing experts still advise,
"Just wait! You're sure to win!"

Then, when the market tends to slow,
They smirk and look so wise,
And chime right out, "I told you so!"
Just as the buyer dies!

Mark Worden
10/29/05