"The Little Home"

The Little Home

~Edgar A. Guest~

The little house is not too small

To shelter friends who come to call.

Though low the roof and small its space

It holds the Lord's abounding grace,

And every simple room may be

Endowed with happy memory.

The little house, severly plain,

A wealth of beauty may contain.

Within it those who dwell may find

High faith which makes for peace of mind,

And that sweet understanding which

Can make the poorest cottage rich.

The little house can hold all things

From which the soul's contentment springs.

'Tis not too small for love to grow,

For all the joys that mortals know,

For mirth and song and that delight

Which make the humblest dwelling bright.

This will always remain one of my favorite poems. I can relate to it so well. The words of Edgar Guest are posted often on my blog. Tonight with new curtains hung, the house feels just that little bit more cozy and this poem suits so well how we feel about this little house we call home.