Different Homes

For a mouse, Home is a place where your babies grow up, You bring them food, And they eat it, Until they're old enough to go out alone. For a bird, or an owl, Home is a place where you lay your eggs, And where they'll be safe from predators. For a lion, Home is not a place, The mothers keep their children in a bush, Until they can come hunt with the rest of the pride. For a human, Home is a place you can come back to, A place where you can be your true self, Where you have warmth, and food, That you share with the people you love, A place where you take care of others, Where caring never ends. Home is a place for many things, A place where you can grow up, and grow old, Where you can hide your secrets, Share your secrets, And be safe.