He gave me a gift but what do i do with it Nothing to open No paper to rummage through Not a box to cut open Not a string hanging to pull He gave me a gift But what do I do with it No instruction to go by Not a list of how or way I received his gift with open arms I acceped it What to do with it came all natural A touch of soft flesh A gift no one could match My genes My offspring A gift given to me
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Reviewed by Kwame Mutulu (Reader)
Reviewed on April 25, 2007
And there's no denying the worth of this gift.. u are a terrific poet.
What a sweet and tender offering dear friend...I too would like to welcome you to the den...hope you enjoy a long stay! Great write! Happy Easter and blessings from Kentucky,
Joyce Bowling
Congrats on your recent book publication in Feb that is so wonderful.
"A Gift" is a beautiful and soft, intimate poetic rendering.
Thank you for sharing this sweet write Debra.
Sincerely,
From the Heart of an Artist...
ps...welcome to the den also hope you enjoy your stay~blessings to you!
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Joyce Bowling
"A Gift" is a beautiful and soft, intimate poetic rendering.
Thank you for sharing this sweet write Debra.
Sincerely,
From the Heart of an Artist...
ps...welcome to the den also hope you enjoy your stay~blessings to you!