Compares the construction of a house with building loving relationships
The poem encourages building a nurturing environment for personal and emotional growth by comparing the construction of a house with building loving relationships. It emphasizes the importance of foundational elements like love, trust, responsibility, and empathy in relationships, as well as the need for personal growth and a caring attitude. It uses vivid imagery to convey the idea of creating a home filled with warmth and support. The poem urges the reader to safeguard their emotional “house of love” from negative influences and to actively manage its construction for a fulfilling and enviable result.
I wrote this poem for my adult daughters who were launching into their future and setting up their own homes with their partners. Beverley Joy
Listen HERE – Poem – Build Your House of Love
Build your house of love
With quality materials and craftsmanship
Do not compromise, be persistent
Build it to withstand the storms of life.
Build a foundation with love and trust
A framework of ethics
Bricks of responsibility
Bound together with a mortar of good character traits.
Insert windows that clearly see your future
Doors that open to new adventures and opportunities
Allow plenty of room for personal growth
And furnished with a caring attitude.
Include a fireplace to warm cold hearts
Air-conditioning to cool hot tempers
Comfortable tables and chairs
For daily chats and to solve problems.
A cosy lounge to cuddle each other
A shower to cleanse away stress
A pool to dive into the emotions of life
A garage to house your drive and direction.
Aromas wafting from a kitchen
That draws friends and family into your home
Pictures that reflect life’s experiences
A stereo to dance and sing along too.
A roof of empathy and care
Supported by rafters of goodness
Tiles of truth tired down with
Wisdom and understanding.
In your garden plant and nurture
Seeds that will blossom into
Contentment and peace
And strength of character.
Secure your home
From uninvited foe
Of ignorance and foolishness
Harmful behaviour and emotions.
Closely monitor and manage
The building of your house of love
And the finished result will be
A mansion envied by many.
Beverley Joy © 2014 of Simply Story Poetry
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