Once, But Not Twice

Once I built a house
made it safe and strong
put fire in the hearth
made it warm and secure
Then one fateful night
a ferocious storm blew
blew so hard it had no end
The house caught fire
from the blazing hearth
It all came down to ashes
right before my eyes
With strength and courage
I built my abode again
made it warm and secure
If another storm hurls towards me
I will not fight against it
I will accept my fate
and will let it all be remembered as
the house that burned in flame.