Not Just a House
I love my home because it keeps me warm in cold winter nights.
When I sleep I feel safe, and when I wake up
my Dad is cooking frijoles with Spanish music playing in the background.
After school I come back to the calming smell of lavender candles and jazz music.
My cat Pj is waiting for me on the couch impatiently meowing,
Dad calls me with a loud warm welcome “Hola Mayita!”
and Miranda welcomes me with a big warm hug.
Dad says “it's Friday, wanna watch a movie?”
I say “yeah, totally!”
At the dining table Dad serves his famous spaghetti and meatballs,
It’s famous because all my friends love it.
I gobble up my food then, after we watch a movie,
we get comfy and later we brush our teeth and also take a shower.
When I go to sleep what you may see is a house,
but what I see is my home.
There are millions of houses that are just four walls that are made out of brick and cement,
sure, a house can have heat and carpets,
but that doesn't make it a home.
What I have just written is my example of a home,
but not just any home or house because it’s truly where my heart is.