these walls

have heard

the laughter of a young married couple

the lonely cries of a wife

the debates of two people in love

the barking of a dog

the joy of a pregnancy

the sickness of a pregnancy

the cries of a baby

the cries of a new mother

the bouncing of a new father

the desperate prayers of parents

the giggles of a baby boy

the wrestling of a dad and his boys

the squeals of delight on Christmas

the thankful sighs of a family

the tears of good-bye