Bare Floor

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You see no parcels 'neath my Christmas tree,
no shiny paper, bows on ribbons bright,
take not this sight to mean that there won't be
presents bestowed upon this Christmas night.
For God has left me gifts you cannot see,
compassion, mercy, kindness, friendship true,
a generous heart, support and sympathy
and guidance in whatever I may do.
What love is this that covers my bare floor,
is my unworthiness rewarded thus?
These gifts are all I need, and nothing more
freely available to all of us.
Each year, each day they come, and without end,
these gifts from God delivered by my friends.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 1/14/2018 11:32:00 AM
I truly wish I had found this one sooner my friend! So very uplifting with its truth and light... You are immensely blessed and not just in great poetic talent my friend!! A fav...
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Viv Wigley
Date: 1/14/2018 10:22:00 PM
Thanks, Robert, very kind. Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/24/2017 6:40:00 AM
Worth stopping by for this one Viv. Have a great Christmas. Fondest regards David
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/24/2017 10:02:00 AM
Thanks David, a merry Christmas to you and yours. All the best, Viv
Date: 12/18/2017 1:45:00 AM
A beautiful write Viv.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/24/2017 10:02:00 AM
Thanks James, merry Christmas!
Date: 12/17/2017 3:42:00 AM
Bravo Mr Viv the gifts you describe are priceless and there is one more gift you didn't have - the gift of our health . If you want to see some extreme 'manx madness' read this ! she's definitely getting publicity! :-( hugs jan xx http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/morning-viewers-blast-ridiculous-mum-14036240
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Date: 12/17/2017 4:25:00 AM
Ah, but Jan, everyone gets an unwanted gift at some point. Like haemorrhoids, for example. Viv x
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