Be It Ever So Humble

If we would have a true home,
we must guard well our thoughts and actions.
A single bitter word
may disquiet the home for a whole day;
but, like unexpected flowers
which spring up along our path full of freshness, fragrance, and beauty,
so do kind words and gentle acts and sweet disposition
make glad the home
where peace and blessing dwell.

No matter how humble the abode,
if it be thus garnished with grace
and sweetened by kindness and smiles,
the heart will turn lovingly towards it
from all the tumults of the world,

and home,
"be it ever so humble,"
will be the dearest spot under the sun.

--The Golden Gems of Life