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Why Are We Given Gifts

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We’re given a heart to love with We’re given a mind to think with We’re given a Creator to humble us We’re given experiences for blessings and lessons in life

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2023 1:29:00 PM

Yes, our blessings are for more important that material gifts. lovely poetry.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:36:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. The older I get the more I see the wisdom in your words. Time and people are both more important than money for sure. Have a wonderful holiday season! Hugs, Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/20/2023 1:27:00 PM

What wonderful gifts we are given. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:38:00 PM

Thanks for the kind comment, Sara. Have a wonderful holiday season, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 12/20/2023 6:25:00 AM

So many gifts in life that we sometimes forget to appreciate dear bill, youv delivered such a meaningful and deeply moving write in such few lines, its always amazing how one can do that in such eloquence, You and sara always do that very well. This poem will definitely remind your readers to appreciate these little things that are not so little and are more valuable than any materialistic gifts in the world! Pleasure reading you always. Sending you both light, wish you beautiful holidays

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:33:00 PM

Welcome back, Ink, even a few days makes us miss you. Thanks for the comments and the holiday well wishes. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Light and Love, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/20/2023 5:42:00 AM

So many great gifts that we can either smite or be eternally grateful for! Blessings, dear friend Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:39:00 PM

Thank you for comments and the blessings, Kim. You and your poetry have been a blessing to my life. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/20/2023 4:11:00 AM

so much for which to be thankful. Your words opened my eyes and heart to the many intangible gifts that I receive daily. I loved each line, profound and wise, hugs, me. PS You've been given the gift of words, dear hubby, and I'm grateful when that gift comes to fruition, hugs, me

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:40:00 PM

Thanks for the comments and for acknowledging my gift, Sara. You are my treasure! Hugs, Bill

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/20/2023 1:19:00 AM

We’re given so much to be thankful for, there wouldn’t be time to list them all. A wonderful write Bill.. Merry Christmas to you and Sara (your best gift of all) ~ Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 1:42:00 PM

I agree, Belle, this was the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the blessings we receive, my friend. You're right, Sara is my greatest earthly gift. She is my dream come true. Hugs, Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/19/2023 8:20:00 PM

And for those gifts we should be forever grateful. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:55:00 PM

I agree, Tom. Life is precious, and so are the one's mentioned in the poem. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Judy Ball

Date: 12/19/2023 7:58:00 PM

And often God blesses us so we can bless others. A good answer for Gershon's question. Loved this. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:59:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, Judy, and for the season's greeting and blessings. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/19/2023 7:39:00 PM

Bill, this is truly lovely,... and here I'm going to go spoil everything with a smart-alec comment I remember from a Dennis the Menace cartoon of 65 years ago: How come there are six people here and only five gifts? ~ Bean-Counter Bob

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 9:00:00 PM

Had to think back to remember him saying this, but I do remember it. He wasn't nice so he didn't get one. lol Have a great week, my friend. Bill