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The Treasure Chest

My home is more than just a shelter; it is a treasure chest that holds the key to my heart. My home keeps memories, laughter shared and bonds with family members. The memories made in my home are forever. These memories are not just portraits or pictures hung on my walls. There is a story deep inside each photo. These memories are shared experiences such as family gatherings, dinners, vacations and portraits for special occasions. These memories were built in this house and are locked in this treasure chest of my soul. The laughter is immense. In my home we laugh together, we laugh alone and we laugh out loud. We share happiness through conversations and stories about our everyday lives. We watch funny movies together. Through the ups and downs, through even the lows, laughter and happiness is what helps us get better. My home is not shared by everyone, but only by those we open the door to. In my home, connections are threads that bring us together. A bit of love, understanding and sharing experiences. This house is not created by the walls that create the rooms, but the bonds formed in every conversation and every quiet moment spent side by side. These connections are the foundations that keep the house together and everyone inside. In this house, we are not just living under the same roof, we are sharing our lives, our dreams, and our hearts. These bonds are the true treasures of my home, the things I cherish the most and they will forever remain a quiet, lasting place that shapes who we are and who we become.

Corine

Grade 6

Markham, Ontario

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