That is home

A roof to keep out the rain.  Four walls to keep out the wind.  Floors to keep out
the cold.  Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song
of a mother, the strength of a father.  Warmth of loving hearts, light from
happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship.  Home is first school and
first church for the young ones, where they learn what is right, what is good,
and what is kind.  Where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick.
Where joy is shared and sorrow eased.  Where fathers and mothers are respected
and loved.  Where children are wanted.  Where the simplest food is good enough
for kings because it is earned.  Where money is not so important as loving-kindness.
Where even the teakettle sings from happiness.  That is home.  God bless it.

Ernestine Schuman-Heink