Welcome to my home This path will always lead To all that is a part of me  Sweet memories retrieved Beauty that surrounds me Within these walls so blessed Filled with gentle echoes  Of all life's special guests Children running in the halls Laughter everywhere Sometimes when I close my eyes  Sweet visions will appear Tears were shed in life too So softly they're caressed Heart was filled with sorrow Things you can't forget Pictures hung on special walls With memories combined Will be a part of all this love This house of love did bind Stroll into my parlor Rest your weary soul Feel the gentle spirits here With love that will console. ~ Francine Pucillo ~ ©2000, used with permission POETRY~EMOTION