A HOUSE, A HOME
~Summary~
-by Lorainne M Halli
The poem ‘A House, A Home’ is a two stanza poem written by Lorraine M. Halli. In this poem, the poet
highlights the difference between a house and a home. They differ in several ways. A house consists of rooms,
a kitchen, a balcony etc which are made up of bricks, stone, wood and glass. Some houses may have a yard,
chimneys and tiled floors. Depending on the need, these may have a large number of doors. There are some
cemented structures, but no signs of life. Thus, a house is a lifeless building unless it is occupied by people.
A home on the other hand is a place where a family lives with love and affection. A house becomes a home
when parents along with brothers and sisters live together and care for each other. They understand each
other well. The family members work for the welfare of the family selflessly. They are kind towards each
other and help each other in all ups and downs.
~Conclusion~
home: a house or apartment where a person or a family lives. The main difference between them is that house
is concrete. House refers to a building in which someone lives. In contrast, a home can refer either to a building
or to any location that a person thinks of as the place where she lives and that belongs to her.