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The Difference Between Homes and Houses

A house is just a place to be, a building made for you and me. It has walls, windows, floors, and doors, but there’s something more that we adore. A home is where we laugh and play, where we find peace at the end of the day. It’s filled with warmth, love, and cheer, a place that feels safe and near. A house can be big, or it can be small, but a home is where we feel most tall. It’s where memories are made each day, where we share stories in a special way. A house might be rented or bought to stay, but a home is where we want to lay. It’s not just the roof or the floor we see, It's where we find joy and harmony. A house might look neat and grand, but a home is where we truly stand. It’s filled with the things we love to do, where families grow, and dreams come true. A house can be empty, quiet, and bare, but a home is filled with love and care. It’s the people inside that make it bright, Turning the house into a place of light. So, while a house keeps out the rain, a home is where we feel no pain. It’s more than a structure made of stone— a home is where we’re never alone. In the end, a house is just a space, but a home is a loving, special place. A house can be built, but a home is grown, where hearts are full, and love is shown.

Fatima

Grade 6

Etobicoke, Ontario

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