The Meaning of HOME

THE meaning H🤨ME!!!!!!! Home is not just a place; it’s somewhere that makes you feel safe and comforted. A house doesn’t always mean a building with four walls, a roof, and a door. It’s more than that, it’s the essence of what makes a space feel truly like your own. For me, home is the wrinkly feeling of my sheets and pillows, the cozy and familiar warmth of the blankets I wrap myself in at the end of a long day. It’s the hot drinks in oval-shaped cup with, every sip reminding me of the comfort of my room. Home is the smell of fresh scones baking in the morning, the sound of my dad’s footsteps echoing throughout the house. It’s the way the light in my room dims when the sun sets, casting long shadows across the walls. My room becomes a safe haven, where I can retreat and recharge.The rustle of pages as I flip through my favorite book it’s these small moments that make my room feel like home. Home is more than just the physical things; it’s the small, familiar moments that ground you and make you feel connected to the world around you. It’s the sound of my playlist softly filling the room, the way my favorite blanket always seems to find its way around me when I’m in need of comfort. It’s the comfort of sitting on the floor and thinking, letting my mind wander in my little space. My room is where I can fully be myself, where I don’t have to pretend or hide. My room, for me, is more than just a space with four walls and a bed; it’s the place where my heart feels at ease, where I can breathe deeply and feel completely comfortable. It’s where I find comfort in the simplest things, like the way the sunlight filters through my curtains or the quiet stillness that fills the air when everything else calms down. It’s where I can let my guard down and be vulnerable without fear of judgment, knowing that my room is a space where I’m accepted for exactly who I am.My room is where I know I belong, and that feeling is something I carry with me.

Kylie

Grade 6

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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