Carole Duet Poet Couplet

Giving

Living and giving go hand in hand 
like water and sand.

Sand without water is a desert dry
and water without sand is no beach in my eye.

So ride the waves that blessings make 
and give to the hungry for heaven's sake.


By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  2002
"All Rights Reserved"

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Arthur Vaso December 21, 2016 at 8:24 PM Carole this is so so so beautiful and heartwarming, loved this! Hugs! Carole Duet December 21, 2016 at 10:42 PM Well thank you so so so much, Athur. I almost didn't post this one because it is so simple. But, 'tis the season for giving.... Carole

Chris Green December 20, 2016 at 5:59 AM A fun poem with a perfect message. Every day is a day for giving, even if it is only a smile. Touch someone's life and you will be surprised at how it touches yours. Really nice Carole. Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 5:57 PM So true, Chris, and thank you. Carole

Anne-Lise Andresen December 20, 2016 at 2:15 AM - Word to all at this time .... great written Carole - Merry Christmas to you and your family - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 5:58 PM Same to you, Anne-Lise, and thanks. Carole

Probir Gupta December 20, 2016 at 12:59 AM Lovely poem ... Inspiring too ... Life in a poetic dew ... Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM Thanks, Probir! :-)

David Meade December 19, 2016 at 11:30 PM Great observation, I really liked the wave imaginary -- hanging five on the blessing wave!! live and love generously. Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 6:03 PM Yes, I agree and thank you, David. Carole

Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 10:11 PM You are right, Carole. There is no joy like true giving, where the only payment is knowing you lightened someone's load. Wonderful, poem:) Very poetic! Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 6:06 PM Thank you so much, Daniel. You got it! Carole

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2016 at 9:41 PM I love how lightheartedly you deliver serious messages. A joy of a read, Carole ... CayCay Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 6:07 PM Thanks, CayCay! It's simple really or really simple. lol Carole

White Wolf December 19, 2016 at 8:45 PM Nice to see you still riding those poetic waves, Carole! Life would be a dry desert without poetry for sure! As for giving to the poor, you are right, we donny do enough! Good to see you are in good spirits! Love your work as usual! 7/7 Carole Duet December 20, 2016 at 6:09 PM Thank you, Budgie! Of course I'm right! lol Love your work too...as you know. Carole