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janmew
Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 134
Canada

0 posted 2001-10-28 10:14 AM

Big boxes wrapped all in silver and gold.
It would be this way if I could give you the world;
if I could give you the sunset and the sky at dawn,
the aurora's dance and the lonely loon's song.

Boxes for gifts of magnificence too.
It would be that way if I could give them to you.
If I could give you a fancy gift from some store,
expensive and grand, worth every penny and more.

Boxes so big, or boxes so small,
it isn't what's in them that matters at all.
A small lock of hair, or a silly old bear?
A card or a picture, or something to wear?

But if the box seems humble and small,
and when opened it even holds nothing at all,
look deep within it, for there you will find
a gift just for you; the greatest gift of all kind.

The smallest of boxes is all that I need,
but my gift to you is priceless indeed.
It's the feeling of giving, but more than that part,
it's my love that I give, with a piece of my heart

Poetry is an expression of feelings. I do not write poems, but rather, the poems use me to write themselves.

[This message has been edited by janmew (edited 10-28-2001).]

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

1 posted 2001-10-28 10:21 AM

oh i really really like this! how wonderfully written..!

we all want to give something so grand, so awesome that the eyes are dazzled...but indeed it is that gift of love, of heart, that matters most in the end...for who can take their earthly treasures with them wherever they go? but we can take the love with us..

spectacular feeling in this one!
hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"what if jesus comes back like that..will he cry when he sees where our hearts are at?..." c.raye

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

2 posted 2001-10-28 11:01 AM

I really like this one too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2001-10-28 11:05 AM

(big hugggssssss) Aw, this is such a special poem, for boxes are always filled with such timeless memories and treasured moments to behold! (sigh) Your words are always so beautiful to read! (kiss on cheek) I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jan, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

4 posted 2001-10-28 04:23 PM

janmew,

How true this is. The most special gifts of all are indeed free, yet priceless at the same time. The gifts of love and friendship.

Dawn

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