Home vs. House

A house is just a place Where you might’ve just moved in. But if it is just four walls, a roof, and a base It won’t protect you like a home, through thick and thin. A home has laughter and belonging Memories and hope. But a house is empty and your longing For a place to call home. In a house you are sitting down on a new couch That feels too clean with no fluff and dust. But in a home, there are people who slouch On a couch that used to be clean and now has guts. There is one thing I must say You might disagree or not. You might decide to keep these thoughts at bay And you are looking up at a house you just bought. But what I wanted to say is that Home does not exactly have to be in a house. It has to be a place to sit in silence or chat A place to be with family, friends, your kids and spouse. It could be an apartment or tent Even a hospital room with a view It could be a RV or a cabin with a pine scent