Each word
A hand extended
A smile given
An insight shared
A piece of self bared
A connection
An inspiration
And like a child
At Christmas
I believe
And delight
In the light
Of each word
This is offered for Poetry Jam poetryjaam.blogspot.com for Mary's prompt to write about gifts. I immediately thought of all the comments on my poetry and all the poems that the poetry community shares. These are true gifts--they lift my spirits, inspire me, and keep me writing. Thank you for keeping the light on. :-)
Sara, I feel the same way. EACH word is a delight indeed.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! I thought you might :-) Always enjoy your comments and poetry, thank you!
Deletenice...giving another a word, a touch, an inclusion, it is a gift we often do not know the value of---sometimes never, until we experience it ourselves....
ReplyDeleteHi Brian! Exactly :-) It's like Christmas every day, people always surprise me :-)
DeleteThis made me smile!
ReplyDeleteHi MZ! Your poems have that effect on me as well :-)
DeleteAnd you are gifted with great words...thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Rae! Aww, thank you!! :-)
DeleteSara, it is the small gifts that are important, isn't it? The connections we make in one way or another are very special & cost nothing except time. Smiles!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Absolutely. Time well spent, too. Connecting with others is what makes these poetic communities so special :-)
DeleteYour poem is a true gift ~~~
ReplyDeleteHi Helen! I'm so happy to have met you. Thank you :-)
DeleteI like that you see words as gift and I suppose they are. And they can be even more so if we choose them thoughtfully.
ReplyDeleteHi Gabriella! That is a very good point, word choices can make all the difference :-)
DeleteLovely. I like poems with very short lines like this. Gives power to each line and item.
ReplyDeleteHi Peggy! Thank you. I was actually pondering that the other day. I have a hard time putting long lines together, short seems to be my style--I'm happy you enjoy it :-)
Deletewonderful. I feel the same way about the comments people make on my poetry posts. I am so appreciative that some one else takes the time to read them.
ReplyDeleteHi! So nice to share in these gifts together, thank you! :-)
DeleteEvery time I see your name pop up in my emails you have gifted me a smile! So thank you for your gifts throughout the year!!
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn! *blush* thank you very much! Funny coincidence, I smile every time I see you too :-)
Deletei love those little special gifts along the way in the everyday...a word...a smile... a handshake... it can mean so much and love the child-like joy in receiving it here...
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia! Thank you--the little things do mean so much and I'm glad you caught that child flavored joy that I was trying to express :-)
DeleteLoved how your few words made a deep impact ... brilliantly written :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Amrit! So nice to see you--and thank you for that lovely compliment. Really appreciate how you supported my writing that first year of my blog :-)
DeleteThis is so beautiful for the season! Sometimes the best gifts are the simplest!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara! Thank you very much, I love the simple gifts. So happy that you are recovering so well. :-)
DeleteRight words when used at right time can do wonders:)
ReplyDeleteHi Vandana! Yes, the right words can make all the difference :-) Thank you for yours!
DeletePoetry is the writing of the brave. It can be rather exposing.
ReplyDeleteHi P, I completely agree. Which is why I really treasure the poets/artists who share with everyone :-)
DeleteAnd I delight in each line you offer us. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Hey Cuban! Wonderful to see you--Thank you so much! Cheers!
DeleteThe little things are truly the big gifts. Thanks for visiting my blog and wish you a Merry Christmas. Have a blessed one.
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