Take the Time

We can show our love  to the world for the world needs love

We can live with kindness and love, the way Jesus did

We can be the tower of strength for someone weaker

Sharing ourselves , giving  selflessly,  the greatest gift

that we can share with our fellow man

Treasures need not be silver or gold

Or an abundance of wealth to hold

Treasures can be the precious moment 

And special memories of the past

It is in helping a friend in need

Or giving a hug when things are tough

In knowing when to be there and when not

It is taking the time instead of being blind

To the need that stands at your door
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Semeniuk Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM
all so true and a very niice poem!
Tapley Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 3:14 PM
I prefer treasures of friendship to those store biught gifts. I would rather spend time and make someone a gift from my heart than to give a cold one from a store. I do like gifts and such, but one from the heart is a sure winner every time! Beautiful words.
Delacroix Avatar
April 5, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Indeed it is. How very true, Phillis and well written. My morning inspiration. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on mine. Best wishes, Caroline.
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM
May our Lord bless you and yours on this Easter Day Phyllis. Love Carol and Family
Richards Avatar
April 4, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Such a beautiful expression of giving, of love and of sharing!! What a wonderful way to spend our Easter weekend, if all of us would reach out a loving hand. Nicely written, Phyllis!! Love, Carrie
Dufresne Avatar
April 3, 2010 at 8:11 PM
Those are the greatest gifts of all to be sure, Phyllis nice poem - enjoyed happy Easter-Robert
Kendrick Avatar
April 3, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Those that needs us sometimes are in our own homes...Keep the observations flowing. Sara
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April 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM
"to the need that stands at the door" very meaningful phyllis. John H Loving III
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