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The Meaning Of Home

My home is more than just a place to eat, sleep, and shower. It’s a sanctuary where feelings are expressed, laughter fills the air, and most importantly, where I can truly be myself. When I sit with my family at the dinner table, surrounded by laughter and conversation, I can’t help but smile. Their presence makes me feel safe and loved, and hearing their voices after a long time always fills my heart with warmth. No matter the day or time, when I walk through the door, I feel a sense of belonging, as if my home itself is welcoming me, saying, 'Welcome back.' My room is where my creativity flows freely, where my heart’s desires come to life, and where my personality truly shines. It’s not just a bedroom; it’s a space where memories are made and cherished, a place where I feel free to express who I am. In my room, I find peace and comfort, surrounded by reminders of the past and hopes for the future. The memories I've built here are preserved, framed, and kept safe, like treasures in a gallery of my life. "My closet is like a memory storage; as far as I can remember, there are things in there that are ten years old. In the living room where my and other families unite to have dinner or simply talk over a cup of tea while laughing over our parents' conversations, the children play video games. The living room is also a place where my family has movie times and play games full of evil thoughts. I mean LUDO. The reason I say that is because my parents take the game of LUDO very seriously. That is the difference between a house VS a home to sum it up a home is a place where a family has inhabited the space and put their way of life inside their happy space. On the other hand a house is a place where there are walls, furniture and electricity. A house will never have what a home would have and the reason is because a house will never have a home.

Fatehbir

Grade 5

Georgetown, Ontario

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