The Perfect Christmas Gift

The most perfect gift I ever received Was very real and not perceived It was given me so long ago I feel honored it was bestowed It did not come with a bow or wrap It had no buttons, ties or snaps. It had no box no tape nor tag It did not come in a Santa bag. It was not placed beneath our tree Though it was received with glee It was not hung in my Christmas stocking It does keep coming without stopping The gift you see was of family The twelve of us including me My parents teaching us of togetherness That would bring lifelong happiness That our true gifts were in each other With all my sisters and my brothers. For whatever material things we gather They in the long run do not matter. Your family is your perfect gift The passage of time is much too swift So look not underneath your tree But in your heart and you will see! David Brown 12/6/13