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A Gift |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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sometimes what's behind a gift means more than the gift itself when unexpected gifts come our way we're likely to be embarrassed don't know what to say it's only afterward as we sit thinking it over that we understand we've been given something very precious the gift the gift is what it is but it's the feeling behind it that makes it an overpowering, personal thing which everyone should feel at least once in their life it's like Santa Claus to an innocent child ©November 15, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This is so true. I like watching the persons face when they see the gift. Especially if they like it. I stopped buying for my husband as he never likes anything ha. A poem is never finished, only abandoned. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, the surprise is everything, I guess. Your husband likes you I'll bet. Thank you for your input ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Gifts from the heart are always the best and often free! It is the thought behind it that counts lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi Lori, you are so right, sometimes a surprise gift gets me all tongue-tied and I don't know what to say. Thank you for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Some very true sentiment to this one. It's what lies behind that gift that has the power to alter perception, invoke emotion, and change lives... though, sadly, some people don't realize it till the giver's no longer around to thank, if they reach that point at all. Please forgive my cynicism. It has no place here. Beautiful thoughts. Michael |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
this is beautiful, especially at this time of year when 'giving' has become so perverted |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Michael. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your kind words, luminosity. I won't be posting for a while. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"the gift is what it is but it's the feeling behind it that makes it an overpowering, personal thing which everyone should feel at least once in their life" So true. Seems as if that sentiment has faded a bit. Enjoyed, Jerry!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, they have been fading rapidly year by year. Thank you . . . JL. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Perfect for this time of year, Jerry. Enjoyed. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, this time of the year motivated me to write this one, Ida. I have quit posting here for a while, and although when I get an email informing me I have had a comment on one of my poems, I can't just ignore it. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season, my friend. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very nicely put and true, jerry j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, J, I appreciate your input. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
JP~ This is precious and so true. Such a very timely message!! Thank you for giving us this "gift" Brava Sir~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Blues, I am happy that you liked my poem. I guess the time of the year sorta gave me a bit of inspiration. Thanks again. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
I love the poem. My pastor loved the gift I gave her and started to tear up. She was very happy just as I'm happy reading your poetry. Happy Holidays |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You gave me some touching comments, ken, and I thank you very much for them. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
What makes a gift precious is thought behind it. You're so right JP. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I appreciate you stopping by and commenting on my poem, Ms. E, thank you very much. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..much enjoyed, Jerry..by the way, Happy Holidays..! ..spiros ~~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your kindness, Spiros, and Merry Christmas to you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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