Welcome!

I got a brand-new welcome mat;
The old one was unraveling.
It’s always nice to step onto
A welcome after traveling.

The new one’s made of bristles
And it’s meant for trapping dirt;
A simple brush will do the trick,
No pressure to exert.

It has a colorful design
Of brightly tinted squares,
With “Welcome” printed center-stage,
If you’re caught unawares.

I like to step inside a door
Where “Welcome” is displayed;
It makes me think I’ve found a place
Where friendships might be made.

So if you come to visit me,
You’ll see that mat and smile;
And know that if you come inside,
I hope you’ll stay a while.