Home is...

Home is A strong roof, a soft bed, a cozy fire The loving embrace of a family member The place where you fit in and are not shunned The smells wafting out of the kitchen where dinner is being prepared A good book and a nice armchair The sound of laughter and conversation from the next room The taste of a good meal that your parents have prepared The relief as the rain pummels the grass outside but you stay warm and dry The front door opening and friends coming in to have fun The place where you want to stay is home