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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: HOME (02/07/19)
Home is the place to feel secure,
Where you can find retreat,
Away from troubles of the world
That sometimes bring defeat.

Home is the place for memories
Of persons you held dear,
With echoes of their voices heard,
Though they are not still here.

Home is the place for tasks to do
Wherever you abide,
For comfort and attractiveness
In house you can take pride.

Home is the place for lessons learned
To serve God and each other,
With standards demonstrated by
The father and the mother.

Home is the place to celebrate
For all the special days,
To honor God and ones you love
In long remembered ways.

Home is the place of Christian love,
Lived out by family,
A harmony of brotherhood
That’s plain for all to see.

Home is the place to play and rest,
Whatever way you want to.
Home is the place that when you’ve left,
You can’t wait to get back to.
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Member Comments
Member
Date
C D Swanson 
02/14/19
Lovely!
Blessings~
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
02/14/19
This is so sweet. It flows nicely and left me with a warm fuzzy feeling and a huge smile. The message is beautiful too and you nailed the topic. I could see this on a plague that would make a great wedding present or house-warming gift.
Pat Guy
02/15/19
I so agree with the comment above! This should be on plaque, and given as a gift!
This helps remind us how important “Home” is and to strive for these values everyday.
A lovely read!
Betty Castleberry
02/15/19
"with echoes of their voices heard
Though they are not still here."
This is my favorite line. I like genealogy, and this makes me think of generations gone before in an inherited family home.
You made me think and feel with this piece. Well done!
Yvonne Blake 
02/16/19
Yes, each stanza shows the essence of home.
Did you know that many languages don't really have a word for home? Isn't that sad?
Well written, as usual.
Barbara Culler 
02/17/19
I agree with Shann- this would make a lovely wall hanging, and Mariane could paint the background!
Laurie Glass 
02/17/19
You covered so many important aspects of home. The second stanza made me teary-eyed as the anniversary of my dad's death is coming up next week. Our memories of those no longer with us are so important.
Mariane Holbrook
02/17/19
I love the meter on this poem and I love the message. You nailed the meaning of "Home" not just adequately but beautifully. After I read it, I thought, "If I'd written this, I'd make it into bookmarks, laminate them and have a stack sitting on my coffee table for my guests to read and take one home with them. Good job!
Corinne Smelker 
02/18/19
I like how each verse carries us deeper into what a home should represent. Deftly done!
Edy T Johnson
02/22/19
"Home is the place...." I love your organizing stanzas, each of them beyond listing, but instead describing that place. And, I agree with the comments on how to share your sweet poetry. Thank you, sweet friend!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
02/22/19
Congratulations on ranking 19 overall. Happy Dance!