The Home Within

I used to have a home, a place where I belonged

A roof over my head, a bed to sleep on

I used to have a family, people who cared for me

A warm embrace, a friendly face, a sense of security

But then I lost it all, everything I had

A fire, a flood, a war, a debt, a twist of fate so bad

I found myself alone, on the streets with no one

A cardboard box, a dirty cloth, a life of pain and scorn

I felt like giving up, like there was no hope for me

A hunger, a thirst, a cold, a curse, a misery so deep

I felt like I was nothing, like I didn't matter at all

A shadow, a ghost, a stain, a host, a burden to them all

But then I found a home, not a place but a feeling

A hope in my heart, a faith in my soul, a healing in my being

I found a home within me, a place where I belong

A strength in my mind, a love in my spirit, a song in my voice

I still don't have a home, not a place but a dream

A goal in my sight, a plan in my head, a vision in my mind

I still don't have a family, not people but a community

A support in my network, a help in my friends, a kindness in strangers

But I know I'll make it through, because I have a home within me

A home that no one can take away, a home that gives me dignity

I know I'll make it through, because I have a home within me

A home that makes me who I am, a home that sets me free