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The Gift

God thought and thought and then decided
A small gift for all his children
To soothe a hurt, dry a tear
To lift a little heart 
As cold bewitches
The sweet reward 
A big spoon
Ice Cream
Yeah!

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/13/2010 7:04:00 AM

I am feeling the urge to go back and read poetry from earlier writing of my favorite poets today and this is the one I opened of yours Barbara. I truly enjoyed reading it today and it is one of your best. Love, Carol

Elaine George

Date: 1/2/2010 1:32:00 PM

Wow! Sensational Nonet, Barbara. Thank you for sharing your lovely poetry. Love,Lainie

Anthony Nutter

Date: 12/31/2009 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserved honor.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/29/2009 1:34:00 PM

Sorry about the typo..it finally let me "fix " it..it just kept coming up the same. Anyway.. thanksfor the input. BG

Sue Mason

Date: 12/29/2009 11:50:00 AM

I'm afraid I don't know what a "figt" is (line #2)... and there is a space needed after the word soothe in Line #3 ... love the idea behind this write, Barbara and sorry for the comment but I just don't know ... smile ... Congratulations on having your writing selected to be featured this week at the Soup!

Daver Austin

Date: 12/29/2009 8:41:00 AM

Congrats on this selection, Barb. As simple as that, eh? Love, daver

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/29/2009 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Barbara. I wish you the best with your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 12/28/2009 3:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week Barbara, Happy New Year >> James,xx

Brian Strand

Date: 12/28/2009 12:34:00 AM

Congrats on your feature poem this new year week BG.Rgds Brian

Date: 12/27/2009 1:36:00 PM

Keep the faith and ice cream flowing. Nice use of this challenging form. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Happy New Year! Karen

Nigel Fawcett

Date: 10/30/2008 3:43:00 AM

Barbara - I would love to comment on this, but someone seems to have eaten all the ice cream!!! Love, Nigel

Deneen White

Date: 10/28/2008 4:39:00 PM

hi I really like this write, because I don't know anyone who doesn't like ice cream, I wish I had some right now, this is a light-hearted and lovely write, and thanks for your comments, take care D-nyce