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In memory of a young lady I met one afternoon sitting on a bench, and I could see she was upset, I asked if she wanted a hug, and to my surprise she nodded, and I went up to her and held her. She broke down crying and I held her until she was done. No question asked. And I left her.

Small Gifts - Contributing To Other's Happiness

Embrace, mere token Relinquish comfortably With endearingness Selflessness, and tender heart Spirit of Truth Impression
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lariviere Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Such kind wisdoms. tres bien.
Roper Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 1:21 PM
Etienne, thank you for your kind words and visit. Blessing to you my friend
Lindley Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:52 PM
You have the right spirit and expressed it so very well. For me a Tanka is hard to write. You made it look so easy! Solid 7 and good luck in the contest!
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Robert, thank you so much for the wonderful compliment and visiting. Blessing to you and your wife
Manassian Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:25 PM
What an amazing thing to do, Eve. How sweet. Bless you for it, and good luck in the contest.
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Eileen,you are so kind, thank you so much for the compliment and visit. Blessings XOXO eve
Dietrich Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:41 PM
Lovely thoughts, sweetie!!! Good luck in the contest.
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Andrea,thank you so much for the compliment and visit. Blessings xoxo eve
Vaso Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:41 PM
Wow wonderful story, and wonderful poem!!! Hugs!
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Arthur, special moments only come once in a while and you have to follow what your heart tells you to do. Thank you, for your compliment and visit. Blessings xoxo eve
Haight Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Hi Eve, just read your lovely Tanka! You have said so much in so few words, it's amazing and flows beautifully. A winner to me! Good luck in the contest! 7 Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Sandra, you’re so sweet, thank you for the wonderful compliment Blessings oxox eve
Onclaud Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 4:53 PM
the best things in life come in small and most treasured packages... so finely written, eve.. huggs
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:11 PM
Nette, they sure do, thank you for your compliment and visit. Blessings xoxo eve
Andresen Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 2:29 PM
- A "small gift" - a beautiful gift from your heart, dear Eve - Good luck in contet and I wish you a lovely weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Anne-Lise, thank you so much for the kind words. I love the beautiful baby picture. Have a very blessed weekend. OXOX Eve
Allison Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 2:18 PM
little things like a hug really are precious gifts Eve and they are free -good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Jan, thank you, I am always getting hugs, especially from my grandchildren, and it always warms my heart that they love me so. Have a very blessed weekend. :) OOOXXX eve
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