What makes a house home?

A sturdy roof, four walls, and doors Rooms with beds and shelves, hardwood floors But it’s not just these things you see, it’s… Family memories on the wall Siblings playing games like foosball Shelves of worn books that have been read Favourite stuffies on the bed Washing dishes, glasses dinging Music playing, doorbells ringing But it’s not just these things you hear, it’s… Friends and visitors at the door Toasting to family and more Playing the piano all night long Singing the “Happy Birthday” song A fun room with toys, games, and cards A soft dog bed, bones in the yards But it’s not just these things you feel, it’s… Excited brothers chasing cars Sisters building a fort with stars Reminders of the dog’s loved life A precious toy, mad siblings, strife Prepping, cooking, ready to bake Outdoor grilling burgers and steak But it’s not just these things you smell, it’s… Baking sweets, just my mom and I Barbecuing when friends come by Blowing candles for a birthday Turkey, ham, family, Christmas Day Dark chocolate, chips, popcorn please Bananas, macaroni, cheese But it’s not just these things you taste, it’s… Mom’s mac and cheese is like no other Popcorn, movies with my brother Easter egg hunts with family Making muffins, being silly It’s not just the things you see, feel, taste, smell, and hear It’s the love that you feel for those who bring you cheer It’s the taste of comforting foods that you hold dear It’s the celebration sounds of family that reaches your ear It’s the safety that you see so you don't feel fear It’s the scents that you smell when home is near Family makes a house a home