Steady Love & Sturdy Walls

A brand new love And a brand new space Shiny, big and sturdy, With extra rooms in case Who knows what lies ahead for a young new couple In a few years, the habitants could double A lifetime of happiness ready to be made And photos to be taken, so memories don’t fade Now they are settled, no need to roam New curtains, wallpaper and paint make it a home The lights warm the house, at night when it’s dark A fire begins with one little spark Flowers are planted in the garden to grow The trees spread their branches to shelter the home A fence is built to keep in a new dog There is a new bed for it to sleep like a log Suddenly one day a tiny baby arrives This is where she will grow, cry, sleep and thrive Before long, more children have settled inside The heart of the home grows so big and wide. Crayons and paint, and dents mark the wall A growth chart is added as they grow so tall Birthdays and holidays fill up the house With family and friends and maybe a mouse! Laughter and singing fill up the halls Supper is ready! Their young mother calls Some days are hard, with fighting and crying But everyone knows that they are all trying Grateful for space to unwind and be real Their home is their haven to live and to feel. The walls offer protection and the windows bring light They sleep in their beds all through the night Tables and chairs and couches get worn The curtains all fade and slowly get torn The children have grown and moved out and moved on They’ve packed all their things, and now they are gone The house feels so empty, the dog has passed on The happy young couple is now all alone. The house is quite creaky, and some windows are cracked But it’s full of good memories and that is a fact Old age has taken a toll on the couple They have to move out before the house topples On the day that they leave and they shut the door A tear from the house hits the old wooden floor This big old house with four sturdy walls Kept steady love growing and memories for all. A home is not just a place to forget It teaches us all to never regret Years have gone by, but a new couple sees A house and a yard with potential and needs They don’t have the money because times are hard But the community comes together to give them a card: “We’ve purchased this home to fix up for you We know we can make it so clean and so new Everyone deserves a place to call home A place to retreat and to no longer roam This house full of memories has room for some more Now it’s your turn to open the door. Cherish this place and fill it with love Remember that this all comes from Above”