New Home

Moving here was hard Tears were shed My family and I didn’t know what waited ahead My soul was lost Heart shattered Unknown voices chatter New school, new shelter Trembling in the cold I shudder Standing in the playground Frowning down to the ground Wondering what to do Far in the distance dozens of people play and laugh Suddenly I come across a group of friends Shaking I ask them if I can be one of them Their cheerful soul, loving hearts Welcome me in with warm hugs My heart glows Joyous soul recovers Rotten gloom hovers away As sunshine returns to stay Entering my house My parents give me a hug Loving sister runs to me and says “Finally your back, dark clouds have seemed to leave!” This makes me realize Family and love is all I need At last I understand home and house are different For me home is where I am loved and appreciated Protected and safe from the bitter winter, blazing summer including all seasons within House is a lonely piece of structure where mischievous rats await I don’t want a house, I want a home Were I am with the ones I love Shielded from the unpleasant side of world and introduced to the friendly Appreciating the ones who defend me Habitat For Humanity I thank you Those in need are now protected And I hope your caring heart is rewarded