Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

Gift of Giving

"A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers"
...Chinese Proverb

Told simply, in the special Chinese way,
Yet, its meaning not simplistic but bold
A message to follow within each day
of giving and the gift we will still hold.

Rather than volumes detailing each care,
with test results spilling off of each page,
a humble reminder that when we share
each heart will feel joy beyond any gauge.

February 4, 2023
for "Proverbial Poetry Contest"
by Margarita Lillico

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Sam Kauffman February 27, 2023 at 12:58 PM What a lovely blessing in your poem Ann. It is written with the delicacy of a perfume and the sweet fragrance of a blessing. The rhyme is as delicate as the proverb itself. Congratulations ?? Ann Peck March 4, 2023 at 9:34 AM Thanks, Sam. I love Chinese proverbs. They're very wise-- written long ago.

Beata Agustin February 27, 2023 at 5:29 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Ann Peck February 27, 2023 at 8:24 AM Thank you, dear Beata!

Margarita Lillico February 26, 2023 at 7:40 PM Sweet and caring! Well done! Congrats! Ann Peck February 27, 2023 at 8:28 AM Thank you so much for the high placement, Margarita!

Janice Canerdy February 26, 2023 at 7:06 PM Wonderful, uplifting poem, Ann! CONGRATS on your win. Janice Ann Peck March 4, 2023 at 9:40 AM Thanks, Janice!

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2023 at 8:49 AM A lovely write. I can smell the pretty fragrance. Good luck. Have a blessed/wonderful~day/weekend..................... Ann Peck February 5, 2023 at 10:20 AM Thank you, Paula! The weekend already--I don't know where the weeks go! I hope you have a lovely weekend, too!

Vijay Pandit February 5, 2023 at 6:10 AM Your chosen proverb resonates throughout meaningfully. Simple, yet elegant poem. Ann Peck February 5, 2023 at 10:22 AM Thank you Vijay! I love Chinese proverbs--similar to Haikus in their succinctness.

Harry Horsman February 4, 2023 at 4:44 PM Wise words indeed, Ann, Harry Ann Peck February 5, 2023 at 10:23 AM Thanks so much, Harry!

Susan Lawrence February 4, 2023 at 2:55 PM Beautiful vibrant words dear Ann with loving intentions wrapped inside! Giving to others is a gift in itself . Hugs to you , Susan :) Ann Peck February 5, 2023 at 10:16 AM Thank you, Susan. I love Chinese proverbs--succinct but with a good message.

Victor Buhagiar February 4, 2023 at 9:16 AM Well done Ann. Charity should not begin at home. Others may need us. Ann Peck February 6, 2023 at 11:02 AM Thank you, dear Victor! Giving makes your heart swell!