“Home is where the heart is”, they say, and this is very true. However, sometimes you might not feel as though you are at home, whether this means physically or mentally. If you have moved away and you’re feeling nostalgic, have a look through our poems about home, to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling.
Of course, the best thing is to actually BE at home, where we feel safe and comfortable, but if this is not possible for whatever reason, then poetry might just be the next best thing. Even the very act of reading, whether you do it out loud or in your head, can bring a lovely feeling of safety and security.
Some poems are written in a way that makes the mind feel structured and ordered, which can help with feelings of safety and security – this is exactly what home feels like for many of us, so poems about home can make you feel like you’re at home – even if you’re thousands of miles away.
Of course, we cannot guarantee that our collection of poetry won’t make you well up a little, especially if you are far from home and missing it!
Poems About Home
Homelessness
Author: W. Rice
Homelessness, a harsh reality
A life without a home, a constant uncertainty
Wandering the streets, alone and forsaken
Searching for shelter, a heart that's shaken
No place to call home, no bed to sleep in
No warmth or safety, no peace within
A life on the edge, a constant struggle
A never-ending fight, a constant muzzle
But despite the hardships, the homeless persevere
With strength and courage, they do not despair
They hold on to hope, they hold on to dreams
They hold on to life, they hold on to beams
So let us take a moment to appreciate
The strength and resilience of the homeless
For they are human too, deserving of love and fate
Let us do our part, let us do our best
To help them find a home, to help them find rest
Belonging
Author: S. Ellis
Home, a place of belonging
A place of love, a place of rest
A place of warmth, a place of cheer
A place to feel safe, a place to be clear
A place to be yourself, a place to grow
A place to share laughter, a place to let go
A place to make memories, a place to stay
A place to call home, every single day
Home, a place of acceptance
A place of belonging, a place of peace
A place to be loved, a place to be whole
A place to call home, a place to be soul
So let us take a moment to appreciate
The beauty of home, the joy of belonging
For it is a gift, a treasure to be great
A place to call home, a place to be zing
Love
Author: S. Ellis
Home, a place of love
A place to be loved, a place to give
A place to share laughter, a place to live
A place to be yourself, a place to thrive
A place to make memories, a place to hold dear
A place to grow old, a place to be clear
A place to be happy, a place to be free
A place to call home, eternally
Love, the foundation of home
The bond that holds us, the warmth that's shown
The comfort that surrounds, the happiness within
Love, the cornerstone of home, we cannot begin
So let us take a moment to appreciate
The beauty of home, the love that we create
For it is a gift, a treasure to be great
A place to call home, a place to love and mate
Family
Author: S. Ellis
Home, a place of family
A place to belong, a place to be
A place to share laughter, a place to share tears
A place to make memories, throughout the years
Family, the heart of home
The love that binds us, the support that's shown
The comfort that surrounds, the happiness within
Family, the cornerstone of home, we cannot begin
So let us take a moment to appreciate
The beauty of home, the love of family
For it is a gift, a treasure to create
A place to call home, a place to be free
Homesickness
Author: S. Flynn
Homesickness, a longing in the heart
A yearning for home, when we're apart
A feeling of longing, a feeling of loss
A feeling of sadness, at any cost
A longing for familiarity, a longing for loved ones
A longing for comfort, a longing for fun
A longing for memories, a longing for peace
A longing for home, never to cease
But despite the homesickness, we carry on
We hold on to hope, we hold on to dawn
We hold on to dreams, we hold on to love
We hold on to home, from above
So let us take a moment to appreciate
The love of home, the comfort it creates
For it is a gift, a treasure to be great
A place to call home, a place to relate
Interested in reading similar poems? Check out these about freedom.
