A House Can Be A Home
A house is the place that protects you from the cold
A house is a collection of furniture
A house is made of bricks and wood
But a house is in need of a family.
A house with a family has people who care
A house with a family has people who cooperate
A house with a family can become complete
A house with a family can grow.
A house can become a home,
A home is the smell of bread I made with my dad
A home is the taste of my mom’s special meal
A home is the sound of my sister laughing
A home is the place where I feel loved.
A home is something special
A home is a landmark you can always come back to
A home is somewhere safe
A home is something we all should have.
Yet still,
A home is sometimes out of reach
A home can collapse when left neglected
A home without care can become unsafe
A home can become just a house.
But,
Hard work can save a decaying home
Building blocks of trust
With love as glue you can start to repair
With a solid foundation a house can become a home again, a habitat.
A habitat provides shelter to the larger community
A habitat provides necessities to all
A habitat provides a sense of belonging
With humanity, a habitat can provide a home.