My Two Homes

To me, I have two homes A house that I grew up in A home where I am cared for That is my first home But my second home is different It's a place where I can express how much I love teamwork with animals How much I love the smell of horses and ponies. The sound of hooves beating in the dirt. When I look at these homes, I see myself What I love Care about My second home is completely different It's a different place A different environment My second home isn’t a place with people I grew up with It's a place where my coach, my friends and my pony I lease are I feel like I blend I feel like I’m respected Because there are people like me People who also love horseback riding To me, home doesn't just mean a place that keeps me safe It’s a place where I can be myself But both homes have something others don’t Care When I come back from horseback riding, school or tennis My dog licks me Hugs me To me, that shows how big of a part of her life I am. When I go to my barn My coaches and friends say “Hi” to me To me, that shows that I’m valued and not just a stranger Both homes have their similarities and differences But these homes have something in common Value