A warm house and a ruddy fire, <br />To what more can man aspire? <br />Eyes that shine with love aglow, <br />Is there more for man to know? <br />Whether home be rich or poor, <br />If contentment mark the door <br />He who finds it good to live <br />Has the best that life can give. <br />This the end of mortal strife! <br />Peace at night to sweeten life, <br />Rest when mind and body tire, <br />At contentment's ruddy fire. <br />Rooms where merry songs are sung, <br />Happy old and glorious young; <br />These, if perfect peace be known, <br />Both the rich and poor must own. <br />A warm house and a ruddy fire, <br />These the goals of all desire, <br />These the dream of every man <br />Since God spoke and life began.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-warm-house-and-a-ruddy-fire/
