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House or home?

A house is not like a home. A house is different. It's more like a river without its water, or like a bird without wings. A house is like the sun without the warmth and brightness, and like a book without words, maybe even winter without snow. Houses are only just a man-made building with 4, or maybe a dozen walls. A house can have rooms, such as a bedroom, bathroom and a living room, but there is one room a house doesn’t have. A room for joy, something a house doesn’t have, but a home. A home is quite different, indeed. No matter where you live, a house, a cabin, a tent, a mansion, a trailer, or even a car, there will always be joy. A home is where you feel comfortable and safe. Even when you're washing your dishes, or washing your clothes. No matter what, my home will always be my top priority. So remember, if you ever think that there’s no difference between house and home, just remember that a house is very different from a home. The end.

Sophia

Grade 4

Niagara Falls, Ontario

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