Home » Poems » John Watt » Perpetual Gift

John Watt | + Follow Poet |

Perpetual Gift

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like John Watt.

You have given me a gift It is always wrapped I perpetually open it with a smile It is a never empty tin of freshly baked cookies It is an elixir to fill my empty cup even when it is not my birthday. You have given me a gift I have not earned it, but I can cash it in anytime I need it You have dug deep and found The very thing that touches my soul. It is the perfectly personalized present It tells me you know me and you care It is both old and new like us. I have often come with shoulders slumped To drink from this well And have walked away with a song in my heart When I look at this gift I see your face When I ponder its rhythms I hear your voice I have drunk briefly from the spring of eternal youth I have been fed manna that does not spoil My heart is refreshed over and over For you have written me a poem.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/22/2020 9:31:00 AM

This is a fav for me John. Poems and cookies means love to me. congrats on your win.

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 11:41:00 AM

Thank you for the fave and congrats, my poetry friend. I'm with you on poems and cookies!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/22/2020 8:42:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your splendid win for this gorgeous poem dear friend. God bless you :)

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 11:41:00 AM

Thank you for your ongoing support and friendship, Aditi. It means so much to me ~ John

V. Deepa

Date: 6/22/2020 5:23:00 AM

Hello sir, Congratulations on your wonderful win for this love wrapped write.:-)Keep writing. Take care.Warm regards ~Deepa:-)

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 11:39:00 AM

Thank you Deepa, your comment is very much appreciated ~ John

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/22/2020 4:57:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and your God-granted gift of poetry. God bless you. Likewise, a blessed Dad's Day to you.

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 11:40:00 AM

Thank you for all your wonderful comments, Beata. My Father's Day was blessed indeed. God bless you today // John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/21/2020 6:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning placement - especially on Father's Day. Hope you have a wonderful day!

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 10:49:00 AM

Funny you should mention Father's Day, the poem used to say "even when it is not my birthday or Father's Day or Christmas", but I shortened it for the sake of brevity. Thank you for the wonderful congrats and comment, Sam... Grateful!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/21/2020 5:48:00 PM

a poetic gem John, am going to fave this and I can read the gift of your poetry again and again:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt
Date: 6/22/2020 10:44:00 AM

Thank you dear Jan for the fave and the thought that my poem is a gift. You are a blessing. Hugs ~ John

Eve Roper

Date: 6/21/2020 10:23:00 AM

John, such an endearing poem. Your faith and love in your soul is strong and shinning like the sun for the one you love. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

John Watt
Date: 6/21/2020 1:23:00 PM

Eve, thank you for your lovely comment and uplifting words of encouragement. It was such a blessing to wake up to today! Many blessings, my friend. Hugs ~ John

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 6/21/2020 3:34:00 AM

Hi John, Great poem -thanks for this gift looking forward to reading more of your work anthony

John Watt
Date: 6/21/2020 3:59:00 AM

Anthony, thank you my friend for hosting this contest and for the very generous placement. Glad I could participate ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/17/2020 12:46:00 PM

Oh, John, a multi-layered delight with your faith as an underpinning in words like "manna." I hear your music and there is a mystical quality just beneath the surface of this lovely poem! Aren't you glad your cookie jar is never empty? I feel inspired to go bake cookies - sending you chocolate chip!

John Watt
Date: 5/17/2020 11:01:00 PM

Sam, I thought of you with that cookie line, thanks for the virtual CCC (I can just smell them baking now!). Glad you picked up on the manna from heaven, it's free, and it doesn't spoil, two things about this perpetual gift of having a poem written for you. I also wanted to encourage the giving of poems as gifts; I as a recipient know the lasting power of that gift. Blessings, friend!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/17/2020 9:04:00 AM

This is such a touching expression of your memory John. I always feel that a gift presented with love always carries traces of the person who gifted it to you. May you always feel blissful with that fragrance. God bless you dear friend and Congratulations :)

John Watt
Date: 5/17/2020 10:35:00 PM

Aditi, your words bring a smile to my heart. This gift is exactly as you say, carrying a fragrant trace of my wife whenever I read her poem; it speaks so much about her as an intelligent person and as a compassionate and loving individual. Thank you so much for your uplifting words today. God bless you this week and always, friend ~ John

Silent One

Date: 5/17/2020 8:12:00 AM

So beautiful, such a lovely gift you have given through your words for all readers... A great choice for the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

John Watt
Date: 5/17/2020 10:32:00 PM

Always grateful for your intriguing contests, your generous placement, and your kind words. You have encouraged so many, myself multiple times. Thank you, SO

Craig Cornish

Date: 4/15/2020 8:29:00 PM

Really! This is what writing is totally all about---letting emotions flow freely from the heart---I had tears half way through and they kept coming--I'm not really a tough guy, especially ---well when someone can write like you

John Watt
Date: 4/16/2020 1:11:00 AM

Appreciate the reads and comments tonight, Craig. I think you have a talent for pushing people to improve beyond what they thought they were capable of. That's a valuable skill to have around at a site like this. Thank you ~ John

Indiana Shaw

Date: 2/16/2020 6:11:00 PM

A lovely poem of sheer perfection you have expressed here John, it is clear to see why this person fills you up when you are in need, because you have never failed in your observations and gratitude for this giving gift and loving person, blessings to the giver and blessings to your gratefulness for what you have received, and returning with your gratitude within this delightfully perfect poem . . .

John Watt
Date: 2/16/2020 6:16:00 PM

Indy, thank you for a very kind and heartfelt response to this poem. I'm so glad it struck a chord with you. My parents and grandparents taught the value of gratitude, and I'd like to think those lessons eventually soaked through my thick skull! Blessings ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2020 6:53:00 PM

This is just so amazingly sweet and precious, John. You are doing top notch with this kind of writing. I sure hoype it placed high with Brian. It deserved a win. Congratulations.

John Watt
Date: 2/16/2020 6:14:00 PM

This comment snuck by me for a week without a reply, but it is very kind and encouraging, as all your comments are. ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/2/2020 10:43:00 PM

Hi John, What a wonderful poem highlighting the power of a simple gesture of caring! Congratulations!

John Watt
Date: 2/2/2020 10:44:00 PM

Thank you Sam, how very kind of you! John