Take one simple house.

Include one crazy-fools-in-love couple.

Heap with kisses and laughter.

(Money is helpful, but just enough

is better than too much.)

Hope for children.

When they arrive

direct delivery from heaven,

 tickle and feed them often.

Lavish with imagination,

tenderness, faith

and stories.

By magic, this recipe rises

into a wonderful starter dough.

 Give a lump to

each child

as the offspring

grow up,

move out,

and merrily create

families of their own.

Caution:

they will return to

original house often

to refresh the recipe.

Keep necessary ingredients

fresh and handy.