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When a Gift Is Expected

When a Gift Is Expected By Elton Camp Because of the increasing level of greed To give gifts, we’re made to feel the need Some outrageously even go so far as to try To tell us where and what we should buy Graduations, weddings, showers, house warning Demands on our resources becomes alarming To hint strongly for cash some have the gall And we are expected to give to one and all For those who celebrate all of the holidays Many occasions for gift giving that’ll raise Suze Orman gives advice that I find very wise Though gift-seekers most likely will despise We are under no obligation to give a gift at all If our finances demand, present one very small

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Date: 3/19/2013 12:59:00 PM
Amen...just being together should be gift enough.
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