Precious Gifts

A smile A hug Friendship Giving freely of your time Love These small things cost you nothing But can mean the world to another person They truly are precious gifts 11~26~14 Contest:- Small Gifts Sponsor: Brian Johnston
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Mcdaid Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 8:59 AM
a treasure held in the heart and soul no amount of money can buy jan unconditionally beautiful pen bless you pal
Allison Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Thanks so much for the lovely words Liam:-) Hugs jan xxx
Manassian Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 1:01 PM
You are a gift to us all, Jan. You have a pure and precious heart. Sending you hugs. Loved this piece, BTW...I'm sure it will do well because that is what it's all about. Hugs
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 1:42 PM
If you read my other comments Eileen when a loved one gets cancer you re-evaluate your whole outlook on life - what matters is family and friends not material things:-) hugs jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Magical words here Jan! Gl in contest dear!
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx
Onclaud Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:19 AM
cherishing these treasures of a lifetime, jan... wonderfully done!.. huggs
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xxx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 7:37 AM
These are the gifts I cherish most. I love this one Jan. you have your priorities perfectly allighned.
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Yes Richard my husbands cancer and my parents situation has brought home how important friends and family are they can't be replaced not like material things - this year like last year my husband and I will spend £10 on each other at Christmas - just a token - last year the most important thing to me was he had got through his cancer surgery - the most precious gift ever. Hugs jan xx
Curtis Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 6:40 AM
It's clear to me that you are also a precious gift, Jan Happy Holidays to you and your's
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:47 AM
No Holidays here in the UK Jerry:-) we have to wait until Christmas for that:-) hugs Jan xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 9:42 PM
A wonderful poem on friendship Jan. You are a gift because of your gift to make others feel good about themselves. A true friend.
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:46 AM
Thanks so much Brenda -from recent events I have learned so much about what truly matters in life and it sure isn't material things:-) Hugs jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 8:22 PM
My smile, a hug, my friendship, my time, my love these small offerings from me to you always. Love your poem, love you Jan.
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Thanks Maurice for those precious gifts my friend:-) Love you too:-) hugs jan xx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 5:10 PM
indeed love all that you mention Jan.. :) hugs warm and tight.. :)
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Thanks so much Olive:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Dietrich Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 5:05 PM
this is superb for a short poem on friendship. Gosh, it must be some new contest I do not even know about yet!! you are so fast.
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 5:19 PM
Its called 'small gifts' Andrea and this just sprang into my mind:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 4:42 PM
So true Jan...hugs Tim
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 4:49 PM
thanks Tim:-) hugs jan xx
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November 26, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Jan, I sense you are a kind soul. I have known many people, and some just don't get it. I am so grateful for your comment. You have made me smile. Have a wonderful thanksgiving and be well. Again--THANKS!!!!!!
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 4:49 PM
I started writing after my husband underwent cancer surgery a year ago Duke - my dad is now terminally ill - material things can be replaced friends and family can't. When I worked in an insurance office I used to take the mail to the local post office - one day I was delayed and was standing behind a very tall man in the queue - the counter guy said to his colleague 'has she been in? .... the elfin one who is always smiling' - you should have seen BOTH our faces when he served me lol - as I say these things cost nothing but mean the world to someone else:-) Hugs Jan xx
Chircop Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 4:39 PM
The best gifts in life costs no money yet are priceless such as people close to our heart.A favourite !
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 4:44 PM
The past 5 years have taught me so much Charmaine - last year my husband was recovering from his cancer surgery and we spent about £10 on each other and we will do that this year too - just a token gift. If we still have dad then it will be the greatest gift ever! Hugs Jan xx
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