The poem points out the difference between a house and a home. They differ in many ways. A house consists of rooms, a kitchen, a balcony, etc which are made up of bricks, stone, wood and glass.
Some house may have a yard, chimneys and tiled floors. These may have lots of doors depending on requirement. There are cemented structure but without any sign of life. But a house is a lifeless structure unless it is full of people.
A home 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.
Stanza 1
What is a house ?
It’s Brick and stone and wood that’s hard.
Some window glass and perhaps a yard.
It’s eaves and chimneys and tile floors.
And stucco and roof and lots of doors.
Explanation: The poet says that a house is a non-living object made up of bricks, stones, woods and glasses. It will probably have a small ground and a roof. Some house may have eaves, chimneys and tiled floors. They consists of many doors and their walls and roofs are well plastered.
Stanza 2
What is a home ?
It’s loving and family and doing for others.
It’s Brothers and sisters and fathers
and mothers
It’s unselfish acts and kindly sharing
And showing your loves ones
You’re always caring
Explanation: The poet here defines a home which consists of family members such as a father, mother, sister and brother. They love and care for each other without any selfish motive. They convert a house into a home with their kindness and caring for each other. Without them a house cannot be called a home. The post clearly defines a house and a home.