Houses are a marvelous invention.

They have windows that open to the outside,

just like eyes,

you can open them to see what's going on.

I like to nap by an open window with the shades drawn.

I invite the world into my quiet space,

all the sounds alight with a soft greeting--

birds squawking & chirping,

cars rolling by,

dogs talking their barks to each other, 

construction workers hollering out their progress--

while I settle down into a short snooze,

until it's time to move again.

Houses are home, shelter, comfort

& we can fill them with love

just by opening our heart to the world.