Slanted Houses
Unsteady Foundations: Dirty Trainload's Reflection on Fragile Homes
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Some houses are not built like others
Some houses are constructed differently from others.
Some houses ain't just straight like others
Certain houses are not linear or direct in their design.
cnd can't count on a solid foundation
It's not reliable to depend on a strong and stable foundation in these houses.
They have crooked walls and a sloping floor
These houses have walls that are not straight and a floor that is sloping.
They seem on the verge of falling down
There is a constant feeling that these houses might collapse.
Some houses seem built for no purpose
Some houses appear to lack a clear purpose in their construction.
Some houses are just not inviting
These houses are not welcoming or attractive.
You wonder how could they still be standing
It is puzzling how these houses are still standing despite their apparent shortcomings.
They have crooked windows and slanted doors
These houses have windows and doors that are not straight.
They seem on the verge of falling down
Similar to the walls and floors, there is a sense of instability in these architectural elements.
Life in these houses just doesn't feel safe
Living in these houses feels unsafe and precarious.
Some houses don't have a good mother
Some houses lack a nurturing mother figure.
Can't count on a respected father
There is an absence of a respected and reliable father figure in certain houses.
Some children can't rely on wise teachings
Some children in these houses don't have access to wise teachings or guidance.
cll they got is a leaking roofs and uneven floors
All they possess are roofs that leak and floors that are uneven.
They seem on the verge of falling apart
Similar to the physical structure, these houses seem close to falling apart.
Life in their home just doesn't feel safe
Life within these homes is marked by a pervasive sense of insecurity.
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