Open Poetry #46 |
The Perfect Gift - 2010 |
Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You ask me what I want..you want to give me something nice. If you are open to requests, I'll give you some advice. Just think of how much you would spend on some small gift for me, Then take that same amount and give it to a charity. No need to rack your brain of thinking something you can buy When there are many needy souls who need it more than I. Just think of all the inner peace that you could give to me If my gift, and your money, were to help a charity. I have no need for watches. I've already three or four But that amount of money would go far to help the poor. What need have I for jewelry or those fancy silken ties When I could have the chance to bring a smile to some child's eyes? If other people followed suit and took the time to give How wonderfully we could enrich this world in which we live. So give me that, my friend, and through your generosity You'll give the greatest gift that you could ever give to me. I consider everyone here at Passions a gift. May you all have glorious holidays!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You dear Michael, are all Merry Christmas and may a lot of people take your wonderful advice. Our main purpose in life is to share and give. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Dob't know how to improve on Mysteria's comment, so I shan't (love that word) try. . . . and the raven said, )!(%!~@~#&$ . . . |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You're the greatest gift of all, Sir Balladeer... Merry Christmas, Mike! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
A most excellent piece, in thought and deed. Happy Holidays to you my friend. Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I always knew there was something special about you. |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Perfectly said... a Merry Christmas to you and yours Best~ Amaryllis |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You are a gift to me and I give to charity. Merry Christmas. Love you my friend, Alision |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Dear 'Deer, you have given the best gift of all! Thanks for sharing the joy of giving. Lori |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all, my friends, and may it be a good year for us all! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
If I had my way Every day would be Christmas day In a perfect world |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You're beautiful heart is showing again, Michael! This is lovely! I wish you and yours the merriest Christmas ever! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Mike, go back and read once more, each line that others wrote, then put them all together and pretend it is a gift that I, have given back to you. For all the words and thoughts That you have sent to us, the year long through. jo |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sharon...yes, every day should be Christmas Thank you, Denise. I wish you the same! Jo, that is a gift I happily accept. Gifting is sharing and that's what Passions is all about |
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OldBuddyOldPal Member
since 2008-12-15
Posts 87 |
an absolutely beautiful poem right from the heart. it is just you. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Old Buddy. I appreciate your kindness |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
... this is no poverty in this kind of love. [This message has been edited by Klassy Lassy (12-30-2010 01:57 AM).] |
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