Castles for Sale

I read an article about
Some castles up for sale;
But buying one won’t make your life
A living fairy tale.

Sure, they look cool, with walls of stone
And turrets, moats and towers;
But think of all those rooms to clean –
It would take days, not hours.

And what about the heating bill?
‘Twould cost a pretty penny;
If you like electricity,
There maybe isn’t any.

For window treatments, you might need
A custom-made design.
Those middle-ages curtains
Seem to be on the decline.

When purchasing an ancient house,
Most people like to gut it;
But when you buy new furniture,
Ikea stuff won’t cut it.

You’d need some solid sofas
And a table seating fifty;
Of course, some tapestries and rugs
Would help the place look nifty.

In fantasies, a castle would
Be quite the place to live;
But when reality intrudes,
There’s lots of thought to give.

Which is the reason there are castles
Waiting to be bought;
Perhaps a knight and lady will find
Just what they have sought.