Poem -
This House
This house we live, is built of more than stone
It has a special purpose of its own.
The roof above protects the heads below
Wooden floors allow little feet to grow.
Tall white windows illuminating gloom
of the strong walls dividing every room.
Doors that lock when the world needs kept at bay.
Open doors when you want to face the day
Cupboards filled with memories and clutterΒ
A place to eat hard earned bread and butter.
A table to sit and put the world right
Curtains to cover darkness of night.
Warmth of a fire to keep out the the cold
A stable foundation, let's us grow old.
This house we live, is built of more than stone.
Its special purpose is that it's our home.
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Comments
Hey LORNA!!......I'm sitting here with a friend of mine named LINDA.....we just read this aloud......she said VERY loudly to the rest of the room....."I Love this poem because as I listened to it I could visualize it...that is why I loved it so much....it made me feel like I knew this place!!".......so apparently you made a serious impression on my friend dear poet sister!......your words are affecting the masses so please keep it up......ALL STARS & PINNED!!........you are such a kind soul and your impact on this site should not be underestimated!!.......Lots of Love to you and yours!!.........hugs-n-smiles!..........T xoΒ : )
Hi Tony, I'm really glad you and your friend enjoyed this, say hi from me! ...there was a poem that was on my parents kitchen wall when I was young and I've tried for years to remember it. its lost to time I think, I've triedΒ to find it online without success, but the flow and theme of the poem was similar to what I've written (well I think it is) I've just changed the words HahaΒ Β
you are very kind, thank you
lorna xxx
Lorna, this is beautiful. I always think that though the house is made of brick or stone this building makes a home and home is built with love. Your poem speaks clearly with a lovely flow and conveys a sentiment we all hold dear. A fab poem x
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it, a house becomes so much more than bricks and mortar as your famliy grows and memories are made
lorna xx
Hi Lorna, I believe this to be one sweet read. You have captured the heart of family and that sanctuary that comes with having a loving home. I enjoyed how you took the physical aspect of a house, then transcended it into the very heart of what roots βfamilyβ and that sense of home. Just lovely to read. Vivid in its deliveryΒ
Gwen xΒ
Thank gwen, I'm so happy you liked it and its exactly like I wanted it to come across, I really appreciate your kind word
lorna xx
You are so very welcome xΒ
I am absolutely certain this has got everything you intended it to have .. such a lovely, warm & honest feel .. I couldn't help the smile forming as I read through ..
As far as I am concerned, you turned that house into a home .... Neville :)
Thank you so much Neville, I'm glad you enjoyed this one,your words mean a lot xx
You are most welcome my friend in fact so much more than that .. and my pleasure entirely xx
Welcome back Lorna...a brilliant poem.
You perfectly described every part of a house. A home is where my heart is.
very nostalgic. Hugs,
Thanks Leah, hope your well thanks for reading this one xxx
Lorna if that's your house you need to get out...I want it!!! ππ€©π
lovely work x
Ahh thanks Marion, and sorry its mine...but I'll stick the kettle on if you want to visit :)Β
lorna xx
My Dear Lorna,
Your lovely words sum up so completely the nucleus of peoples lives, our homes, which shelter and protect us from the outside world.Β Β
To quote an adage
Be it ever so humble
There's no place like home.
All my love,
Larry xxx
Hi Larry, yes your right their is no place like home!!
Β in very glad you enjoyed this and I love the haikuΒ
ive missed you all
lots of love
lorna xxx
My Dear Lorna,
Back at you, my poetic Soulmate.
All my love,
Larry xxx
Wow a beautiful poem of awesomely captured scenes of home sweet home!! Kudos for the fine flow and rhyming too.
PlzΒ pleez request u to read and comment my newest poem too
Thank you, I'll take a lookΒ
lornaΒ
powerful write Lorna, I love the way you can put such imagery to your words
Thanks lisa, glad you liked this one, I really enjoyed writing it x
Such a beautiful and flowing write that encapsulates home and family in equal measure.
And love with all the good and memories it can bestow from it's foundations up, is to be found throughout in every niche, nook and cranny.
Another great write Lorna and enjoyed your captivating poem very much.
Thank you for writing something warm and welcoming and with more than a touch of poetry class on display. x.
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