Bare Floor

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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Lindley Avatar
January 14, 2018 at 11:32 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...
Wigley Avatar
January 14, 2018 at 10:22 PM
Thanks, Robert, very kind. Merry Christmas!
Smith Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 6:40 AM
Worth stopping by for this one Viv. Have a great Christmas. Fondest regards David
Wigley Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Thanks David, a merry Christmas to you and yours. All the best, Viv
Inman Avatar
December 18, 2017 at 1:45 AM
A beautiful write Viv.
Wigley Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Thanks James, merry Christmas!
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 3:42 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
Wigley Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 4:25 AM
Ah, but Jan, everyone gets an unwanted gift at some point. Like haemorrhoids, for example. Viv x
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