When it first opened, only seniors lived here then
It was called The Senior Silo, some remember when
In fact there's one, who was here at the start
Joan is her name, and she has a wonderful heart
I recall her saying “she was young when she moved in”
Now she's a senior, she smiles and says with a grin

I love this Escanaba icon, it's been my home for over twenty years
I am glad to have lived here this long, so I give it many cheers
It's nearby all the places, that I love to be
From the fifteenth floor, there's so much I can see
The boats on the water, coming in to dock
People on the sidewalk, going for a walk

I've made many friends in the time that I've been here, a variety of them I'd say
I spend nights visiting and playing games with them, and I like it that way
My Silo Haven, the Oatmeal box, so glad to call you home
Aronson Island nearby, is one of the places I like to roam
I like living here, I've had some great times here
Met some special people, who are so very dear

I moved in on July 1, 2004, and on July 1, 2024 I've been here
20 years. There's been many changes in staff and residents,
yet they have all turned out good. Met some really great people
here. I have some great memories of years gone by. As well as
shed some tears over some who have passed. In the end, the
friends here, have made living here a pleasure. Thank you.

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