Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Christmas For the Poor

Another Fall rolls around
The time of the year
I start getting that tingling feeling

When I get my new families
And plan their Christmas baskets
The more kids the better

Gifts, clothes, books
Colouring pencils
Sports equipment

Crafts and gadgets
Things to expand their minds
Inspire confidence

Develop their curiosity
Enough to last the year
Enough to make them feel fortunate

Hopefully even ignite a passion
Bound to launch them
In a new direction

I’ll likely never know
What came out of the seeds I sowed
Of the thoughts and good wishes
That accompanied those abundantly
Well-intentioned Christmas baskets



AP: 3rd place 2020

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 26, 2017 at 7:15 AM I do hope that the poor will be able to have some sort of a celebration for Chriatmas. I hope that the Salvation Army kettle is fuller more this year. Have a nice Day my friend. Line Gauthier November 26, 2017 at 12:07 PM Warm thoughts lead to kind actions...

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 7:59 PM wow, LIne. that was GREAT thinking out of the box. I have no idea how to do this contest!!! WELL DONE. Line Gauthier November 18, 2017 at 9:08 PM Thanks, Andrea. Some contests are trickier than others...

Darlene De Beaulieu November 17, 2017 at 8:27 PM Those Christmas baskets brings happiness to the poor.It brightens the day for them.I wish that there were noi homeless people in this world. Have a nice evening my friend. Line Gauthier November 17, 2017 at 10:15 PM Absolutely. Thanks for your visit, Darlene.

Elaine George November 17, 2017 at 12:46 PM This is what it is all about...caring for each other...the best medicine in the world. Blessings to you. Sincerely, Elaine George Line Gauthier November 17, 2017 at 10:16 PM Thanks, Elaine. So true.

Tim Smith November 17, 2017 at 11:13 AM The season is about giving and you go above and beyond...beautiful Line Gauthier November 17, 2017 at 10:16 PM Thanks, Tim. I appreciate your message.

Kim Rodrigues November 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM So wonderful Line! How much we want to enjoy the moment the magic lights up their faces. I think you shall see the light of your love in the heavenlies! Blessings Line! Line Gauthier November 17, 2017 at 10:07 AM Thanks, Kim. Enjoy this beginning of our wintry holiday season.