Giving

Living and giving go hand in hand like water and sand. Sand without water is a desert dry and water without sand is no beach in my eye. So ride the waves that blessings make and give to the hungry for heaven's sake. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2002 "All Rights Reserved"

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/21/2016 8:24:00 PM

Carole this is so so so beautiful and heartwarming, loved this! Hugs!

Carole Duet
Date: 12/21/2016 10:42:00 PM

Well thank you so so so much, Athur. I almost didn't post this one because it is so simple. But, 'tis the season for giving.... Carole

Chris Green

Date: 12/20/2016 5:59:00 AM

A fun poem with a perfect message. Every day is a day for giving, even if it is only a smile. Touch someone's life and you will be surprised at how it touches yours. Really nice Carole.

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 5:57:00 PM

So true, Chris, and thank you. Carole

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/20/2016 2:15:00 AM

- Word to all at this time .... great written Carole - Merry Christmas to you and your family - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 5:58:00 PM

Same to you, Anne-Lise, and thanks. Carole

Probir Gupta

Date: 12/20/2016 12:59:00 AM

Lovely poem ... Inspiring too ... Life in a poetic dew ...

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 6:00:00 PM

Thanks, Probir! :-)

David Meade

Date: 12/19/2016 11:30:00 PM

Great observation, I really liked the wave imaginary -- hanging five on the blessing wave!! live and love generously.

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 6:03:00 PM

Yes, I agree and thank you, David. Carole

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/19/2016 10:11:00 PM

You are right, Carole. There is no joy like true giving, where the only payment is knowing you lightened someone's load. Wonderful, poem:) Very poetic!

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 6:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Daniel. You got it! Carole

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/19/2016 9:41:00 PM

I love how lightheartedly you deliver serious messages. A joy of a read, Carole ... CayCay

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 6:07:00 PM

Thanks, CayCay! It's simple really or really simple. lol Carole

White Wolf

Date: 12/19/2016 8:45:00 PM

Nice to see you still riding those poetic waves, Carole! Life would be a dry desert without poetry for sure! As for giving to the poor, you are right, we donny do enough! Good to see you are in good spirits! Love your work as usual! 7/7

Carole Duet
Date: 12/20/2016 6:09:00 PM

Thank you, Budgie! Of course I'm right! lol Love your work too...as you know. Carole