Regina Mcintosh Poet Verse

The Gift

It was always this way at Christmas…
Does he open my gift first
Or do I pull the wrapping from his?
Will I love what he’s given me?
The only true promise of harmony
Was allowing the wrappings to be ripped off
At nearly the same time
Will I love what he’s given me?
When the gift was there, ascertained
Established as the year’s best guess of a wish
That only the wisher could truly discern
Is this gift truly a dream wish, a fantasy, a miracle
Or is it only the hidden wisdom behind kind eyes
Will I love what he’s given me?
Will either of us ever know, for certain, that our gift
Was the answer to the other’s hopeful expression?
Will either of us ever give the gift and know it is the one
That will go down in history as the “One”!!!
Will I love what he’s given me?
Then, with all thoughts of wrapping paper and bows past,
A single clear laugh from a child vibrates through the house
Ringing out the gift that will forever remain the “One”
I love what he’s given me!!!!



Written on August 28th, 2014
©2014 by Regina Riddle

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Verlena S. Walker September 11, 2014 at 9:32 PM High marks I gave for this awesome write Gina. Congratulations - girlfriend! Verlena

Hija De La Luna September 11, 2014 at 1:21 AM The last two lines are outstanding and I love how it negated the incessant theme of the anaphora "will i". Powerful a write, Regina! Congratulations and God bless!

Reason A. Poteet September 10, 2014 at 7:57 PM So on target with the theme of the gift. Kudoes on your placement but more important - congratulations on a fine example of anaphora. I enjoyed the strong emotions you portray here.

Faye Gibson September 10, 2014 at 7:27 PM Back to say congratulations!!!

Poet Destroyer A September 10, 2014 at 7:21 PM Regina, Congratulations, on your awesome, sweet wonderful win. God Bless, Love LINDA

Edward Ebbs September 10, 2014 at 6:18 PM The Anaphora parts are very nicely done...Great Job :)

Paul Callus September 10, 2014 at 3:33 PM Yours is a unique gift for this contest, Gina! What a lovely present...the fruit of love that beats any other gift! Congratulations on your worthy win and high placing. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans September 10, 2014 at 12:52 PM Very beautiful Regina. Congratulations on your win.

Dr.Ram Mehta September 10, 2014 at 12:01 PM Nice write on faith, congrats, Regina

Andrea Dietrich August 29, 2014 at 9:27 PM oh, my what a sweet ending to this poem. the ultimate gift that he has given, the one that can't be questioned. HOW COOL!!! I love it.

Maurice Yvonne August 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM like Jan I noticed your poem is almost shaped like a Christmas unless you like to chop off the top of your trees in which case it is shaped perfectly. I read the poem differently than others might. I understood the perfect gift as nothing materialistic. The way I read it I loved it and it warmed my heart and sent shivers up my spine. thank you.

Faye Gibson August 28, 2014 at 6:50 PM Beautifully written, Regina; when you pick the exact right gift for a child, it is so rewarding!!

Jan Allison August 28, 2014 at 6:43 PM A charming write Regina - it almost forms a shape like a Christmas tree too:-) I have found Christmas very difficult since mum had her fall in 2009 - memories are good not bad but when you have children it simply is a magical time:-) Hugs jan xxx