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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 2/27/2023 12:58:00 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 ??
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/4/2023 9:34:00 AM
Thanks, Sam. I love Chinese proverbs. They're very wise-- written long ago.
Date: 2/27/2023 5:29:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/27/2023 8:24:00 AM
Thank you, dear Beata!
Date: 2/26/2023 7:40:00 PM
Sweet and caring! Well done! Congrats!
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/27/2023 8:28:00 AM
Thank you so much for the high placement, Margarita!
Date: 2/26/2023 7:06:00 PM
Wonderful, uplifting poem, Ann! CONGRATS on your win. Janice
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/4/2023 9:40:00 AM
Thanks, Janice!
Date: 2/5/2023 8:49:00 AM
A lovely write. I can smell the pretty fragrance. Good luck. Have a blessed/wonderful~day/weekend.....................
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/5/2023 10:20:00 AM
Thank you, Paula! The weekend already--I don't know where the weeks go! I hope you have a lovely weekend, too!
Date: 2/5/2023 6:10:00 AM
Your chosen proverb resonates throughout meaningfully. Simple, yet elegant poem.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/5/2023 10:22:00 AM
Thank you Vijay! I love Chinese proverbs--similar to Haikus in their succinctness.
Date: 2/4/2023 4:44:00 PM
Wise words indeed, Ann, Harry
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/5/2023 10:23:00 AM
Thanks so much, Harry!
Date: 2/4/2023 2:55:00 PM
Beautiful vibrant words dear Ann with loving intentions wrapped inside! Giving to others is a gift in itself . Hugs to you , Susan :)
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/5/2023 10:16:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. I love Chinese proverbs--succinct but with a good message.
Date: 2/4/2023 9:16:00 AM
Well done Ann. Charity should not begin at home. Others may need us.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/6/2023 11:02:00 AM
Thank you, dear Victor! Giving makes your heart swell!
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