A House and a Home

A home, where love was whelming
Unconditionly forgiving
It took care of everything
And was always welcoming

A house, that has been through the wars
Blood on the floors, walls covered in sores
Curtains torn, bolted down doors
An Unsteady fondation was born

A house, where certainty did not lie
THere was joy that went a awry
Confused tears were cried
The charm had died inside

A house, that began to rebuild
Where Passion and faith were once killed
The  focus of hope was filled
Needed boundries were instilled

A home, where three is more than four
 Slowly sweeping the blood stained floors
Hope is healing the walls open sores
Cracking open the reluctant doors
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 5, 2013 at 6:44 AM
A stunning piece which really deserved its super win! CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend Mike! Thank you so much for sharing as well. And since somebody sent me a message, i'm passing it to you, Happy Friendship Day! love/hugs, Leonora
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August 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Mike, , Congratulations, with your winning poem..... goodnight~ Linda
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August 4, 2013 at 5:24 PM
it is awesome SKAT
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July 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you today Mike. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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July 25, 2012 at 3:37 AM
Lovely distintion between house and home -it's interesting how you've used the two to signify different emotions bringing out the desolation and hope. Welcome to poetrysoup Mike!
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