Rooted in: Home

Home is where the heart is; it's where people get their first pets, cry themselves to sleep, eat their favorite meals, and experience loneliness. It's where we unwind after a long day, and the place we avoid when we get off work. It's drenched in silence and raucous laughter. It's where we can be ourselves and where we have to hide ourselves. Some of us never leave, while others hate to stay. Home means a lot of things-whether it's a physical place, a person, a hobby, or a sense of being-we've all felt at home. And a home can provide comfort just as easily as it can cause pain. Welcome home.Rooted in: Home is a collection of 27 artists, poets, writers, and more on the theme of "Home."Copyright (c) 2026 by Rooted Literary Magazine