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What Home Means To Me

Home is where my heart feels calm. When I hear the word home, I feel warm inside. Home is not just a house with walls and a roof. Home is a feeling of love, comfort, and belonging. After a long day at school, home welcomes me like a hug. I take off my shoes, relax, and feel safe. My cozy bed is where I rest and dream. My room is my special place where I can be quiet, play, or think. During cold Canadian winters, home feels extra warm and peaceful. Home is where my family is, and that is what makes it special. We eat meals together and talk about our day. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we are tired, but we are always together. We play games, watch TV, and enjoy simple moments. Even when we disagree, we forgive each other because love lives in our home. When I have homework and feel confused, my parents help me. That makes learning less scary and more fun. I also enjoy my favorite snacks at home, which always makes me smile. Home is where I feel loved and protected. When I feel sad, scared, or lonely, home helps me feel better. My family listens to me and makes me feel brave again. At home, I know I matter. We celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special days at home. These moments turn into happy memories that stay in my heart forever. To me, home means love, warmth, and togetherness. Home is where I belong. No matter where I go in the world, home will always be my safe place and my happiest place.

Meerab Ahmad

Grade 4

Innisfil, Ontario

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