A House Or Home

They don't see the difference
Even though the reasons are shown.

There is, however, one main way
Perhaps some will even agree,
A house is a place you go to
But a home is where you want to be.

Filled with irreplaceable memories
Complete with laughter and joy,
A home is where children are raised
Not set aside like some old toy.

There's children’s special drawings
Proudly displayed on the wall,
This is a home without doubt
For in a house they aren’t found at all.

Redecorating as you all please
Each family member pitches in,
There’s messes and many silly acts
While having fun until the end.

So, just take a few minutes now
Carefully just take a look around,
Your sure to know its not a home
If there's no memories to be found.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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