THE HOUSE THAT IS NEVER A HOME
The HOUSE without LOVE is never a HOME
This LOVE must be shared, genuine and true
Where SELFISHNESS and HATE never comes to intrude
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without JOY is never a HOME
This JOY must abide with those living inside
SADNESS must linger for only a short while
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without KINDNESS is never a HOME
KINDNESS that comes forth from the tenants inside
Where WRONG is always corrected and never allowed to abide
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without FEELING is never a HOME
A CONSCIOUSNESS that must feed from each heart
Where CRUELTY and DECEIT never become a part
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without SHARING is never a HOME
The SHARING of the good times as well as the bad
Makes for a togetherness that never remains sad
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without GIVING is never a HOME
GIVING must be without expectation of compensation
Where LOVE becomes the basis of all motivation
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without SELF-DENIAL is never a HOME
The SELF-DENIAL and sacrifice of selfish desires
Makes for a binding of hearts that will always be inspired
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without UNDERSTANDING is never a HOME
UNDERSTANDING and CARING given regardless of cost
Where the youngest to the oldest never feels at a lost
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without LEADERSHIP is never a HOME
The LEADERSHIP that is backed up by life's example
Putting the good of others above one's own selfish interest
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without REMEMBRANCE is never a HOME
REMEMBRANCE is heart's way of holding loved ones close
And GIVING to those who mean the most
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without a SMILE is never a HOME
For a SMILE, like the sun, always brightens each day
And adds warmth, affection and a sparkle along the way
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without a TEAR is never a HOME
For a TEAR reveals expression of love, even greif or sorrow
That flows from the heart and makes for a better tomorrow
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without GOD is never a HOME
The GOD that makes all the above attributes possible
Stands ready to forgive when we fail and go wrong
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
The HOUSE without PRAYER is never a HOME
Where ONE'S SOUL is poured out in a contrite way
To GOD that has promised to lift us when we stray
Otherwise the HOUSE is only a HOUSE and never a HOME
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