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The Gift

It was always this way at Christmas… Does he open my gift first Or do I pull the wrapping from his? Will I love what he’s given me? The only true promise of harmony Was allowing the wrappings to be ripped off At nearly the same time Will I love what he’s given me? When the gift was there, ascertained Established as the year’s best guess of a wish That only the wisher could truly discern Is this gift truly a dream wish, a fantasy, a miracle Or is it only the hidden wisdom behind kind eyes Will I love what he’s given me? Will either of us ever know, for certain, that our gift Was the answer to the other’s hopeful expression? Will either of us ever give the gift and know it is the one That will go down in history as the “One”!!! Will I love what he’s given me? Then, with all thoughts of wrapping paper and bows past, A single clear laugh from a child vibrates through the house Ringing out the gift that will forever remain the “One” I love what he’s given me!!!!
Written on August 28th, 2014 ©2014 by Regina Riddle

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 9/11/2014 9:32:00 PM
High marks I gave for this awesome write Gina. Congratulations - girlfriend! Verlena
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Date: 9/11/2014 1:21:00 AM
The last two lines are outstanding and I love how it negated the incessant theme of the anaphora "will i". Powerful a write, Regina! Congratulations and God bless!
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Date: 9/10/2014 7:57:00 PM
So on target with the theme of the gift. Kudoes on your placement but more important - congratulations on a fine example of anaphora. I enjoyed the strong emotions you portray here.
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Date: 9/10/2014 7:27:00 PM
Back to say congratulations!!!
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Date: 9/10/2014 7:21:00 PM
Regina, Congratulations, on your awesome, sweet wonderful win. God Bless, Love LINDA
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Date: 9/10/2014 6:18:00 PM
The Anaphora parts are very nicely done...Great Job :)
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Date: 9/10/2014 3:33:00 PM
Yours is a unique gift for this contest, Gina! What a lovely present...the fruit of love that beats any other gift! Congratulations on your worthy win and high placing. // paul
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Date: 9/10/2014 12:52:00 PM
Very beautiful Regina. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 9/10/2014 12:01:00 PM
Nice write on faith, congrats, Regina
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Date: 8/29/2014 9:27:00 PM
oh, my what a sweet ending to this poem. the ultimate gift that he has given, the one that can't be questioned. HOW COOL!!! I love it.
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Date: 8/28/2014 8:59:00 PM
like Jan I noticed your poem is almost shaped like a Christmas unless you like to chop off the top of your trees in which case it is shaped perfectly. I read the poem differently than others might. I understood the perfect gift as nothing materialistic. The way I read it I loved it and it warmed my heart and sent shivers up my spine. thank you.
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Date: 8/28/2014 6:50:00 PM
Beautifully written, Regina; when you pick the exact right gift for a child, it is so rewarding!!
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Date: 8/28/2014 6:43:00 PM
A charming write Regina - it almost forms a shape like a Christmas tree too:-) I have found Christmas very difficult since mum had her fall in 2009 - memories are good not bad but when you have children it simply is a magical time:-) Hugs jan xxx
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