Greatest Holiday Gift

The greatest gift I ever received, 
Was hearing my mom was Cancer-free.
She was able to spend Christmas with us,
And we rejoiced in the miracle that it was.
A gift from above.


1/14/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM
a blissful gift that is Susan, blessed you are...p.d.
Brown Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Lay's contest Susan. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2012 at 11:36 PM
hey, there, you made the winners' list. BIG congratulations, my friend. Luv, Andrea
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Life of a dear one can't be toped. The best and most blessed gift of all.
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 9:56 PM
hey, no new poems for me to read?? how about a clerihew?? YEP, you are not the only one sneaking food into movies. Good thing they never do BAG checks. hahaha. LUv ya, Andrea (i'm doing crap today for contest placements!!)
Horne Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Yes, that was a wonderful gift indeed. Thanks very much, Susan - loved your contest : )
Horsman Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM
You know Susan, this says so much about the real world today, this poem is a gift somehow for us all. just love this.. and i'm so happy for your mum. harry
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January 15, 2012 at 3:34 PM
This is truly a miracle Susan, and i for one am very thankful to hear this happened for you and your family...but especially for her! This is a great poem, short and sweet, just like I desire to write! Perfect Work!!
Song Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM
So powerfully short..it needed to be said...I love this entry, Susan..Dynomite in my book! A high five for your mom too! Gwendolen
Merryman Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 2:14 PM
What a joyous gift to receive at Christmas time. Wonderful. Love, Kim
Sweetheart Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM
powerful piece of joyful time Susan.. truly a treasured gift.. good luck in contest.. and thannkxx so much for my win and 6th place for my entry.. it was a fun contest ..
Pettit Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Life is the greatest gift of all, and God is always the giver. Good poem.
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 9:47 AM
wow, what a miracle, Susan. Which Christmas was this? not the last one, was it? If you told me, sorry i forgot. And THANKS so much for the favor you just did me. I appreciate it so much. YAYYY, Soup is up and functioning again!!
Scholtz Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM
wonderful gift Susan. Elizabeth
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January 15, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Beautiful wish that came true... love the warm feeling from this piece... luv Michael
Onclaud Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 8:18 AM
an most irreplaceable gift and a jewel of a piece, susan.. hope your mom is fine!.. winning bear hugggs! :)
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