Under the roof where the laughter rings, <br /> That's where I long to be; <br />There are all of the glorious things, <br /> Meaning so much to me. <br />There is where striving and toiling ends; <br />There is where always the rainbow bends. <br /> <br />Under the roof where the children shout, <br /> There is the perfect rest; <br />There is the clamor of greed shut out, <br /> Ended the ceaseless quest. <br />Battles I fight through the heat of to-day <br />Are only to add to their hours of play. <br /> <br />Under the roof where the eyes are bright, <br /> There I would build my fame; <br />There my record of life I'd write; <br /> There I would sign my name. <br />There in laughter and true content <br />Let me fashion my monument. <br /> <br />Under the roof where the hearts are true, <br /> There is my earthly goal; <br />There I am pledged till my work is through, <br /> Body and heart and soul. <br />Think you that God will my choice condemn <br />If I have never played false to them?<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/under-the-roof-where-the-laughter-rings/
