No.104

The laughter rang out loud.

'Stop! You two!'

But there's no stopping. 

Crazy antics through the day,

Fights and tussles, 

Pillows flying,

Lounging on the couch, 

Rolling on the bed...

It's a house of Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear alright! 

All topsy turvy in playtime. 

GI Joes and Hot Wheels, 

Crazy tracks and monster trucks.

Hours of building,

Colorful blocks,

Kid mechanics taking shape,

Dreams in hand,

Building bonds for life,

One block at a time...

Pizzas and pasta, 

Macarons and red velvet cakes...

The aroma of freshly baked bread...

Meals over daily chatter,

So much to catch up

Over the day.

Rushing in and out,

Racquets and swimming trunks,

Grabbing the sneakers,

Flopping in fatigue.

'Stay off the Coke',

Yelling in vain.

Binging, marathon serial watching,

Birthdays and anniversaries,

Dancing through the day.

Warm hearth, warm plates,

Warmth in our hearts,

Exuberance in our souls.

A house of charms

Casting a lasting spell.

Where bonds are made

Which the world cannot break.

Homely joys, 

Simply true,

Baring our hearts,

No cause to worry. 

Favorite upholstery, chosen colors,

Precious mementos of unforgettable holidays.

Books we read together,

Yellow, Blue, and Red,

Ladybird and Blyton,

Hardy Boys and Marvel.

Every moment precious, 

Every corner resounding with our sounds.

Kitchen brimming over with the joy from 

Panful’s of love 

Poured into the plates.

Wiping each other's tears,

Soothing away our woes,

A family that's so familiar 

To every brick and stone.

Is our home living?

Does it have feelings?

Its touch affirms its family. 

One of us.

And it laughs and cries 

When we do

And welcomes our visitors with open arms.

It dresses up and rejoices at our triumphs. 

Its excitement knows no bound

When grandparents arrive

And sounds of high-pitched voices run through the night.

Food, fun, fashion,

The effort, enterprise, enthusiasm...

Home has it all.

Each member vital,

Each bond unique. 

Our home, our solace,

Our shelter,

Our strength,

Our refuge,

Our constant companion through life,

Our music playing in its soul.