The Giving Spirit
When I was young I learned to give,
appreciate, and then forgive
ill-mannered kids; I held my tongue…
I learned to give when I was young.
At times, it was so hard to do
especially when tantrums flew
among the spoiled children’s crimes;
it was so hard to do at times.
I bought, then wrapped, a pretty doll
and brought her to the festive Mall
for ‘Tiny Tot’, allowance scrapped;
a pretty doll I bought, then wrapped.
I walked with mum, in Santa’s hat
and passed a girl, she was a brat!
She tried to steal my gift, what scum!
In Santa’s hat, I walked with mum.
An orphaned boy stood by the box
as big as me – it had no locks!
I gave my gift, I understood:
by the box, an orphaned boy stood.
I waved to him, he smiled at me;
our spirits soared with Christmas glee.
No longer did he look so grim…
he smiled at me. I waved to him.
Copyright © Lorraine M Kanter
Lori,
You certainly have the gift. You can motivate or inspire laughter or tears with your words. This is a lovely Christmas entry. True happiness comes from the act of giving. We need to continue to teach this message to our young children. This is very well-constructed and lovely to read.
Marcia
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