You Don'T Need

You don’t need fancy toys or food
To entertain your friends or brood,
Just lots of real attention paid
To reinforce connections made.

For love is felt when it goes deep
And every kinship that you keep
Will thrive when nurtured like a plant;
Indifference, though, will disenchant.

Forget the showy gifts and treats.
Affection paired with time completes
Attachments goods cannot replace;
The truth in this we should embrace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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J.T. Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 10:42 PM
Awesome words -JT
Man Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 6:48 AM
No gift can ever come close to LOVE!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 9:19 PM
Lovely said Ilene :) xomo
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 9:11 PM
This wonderful poem filled with wisdom should be mandatorily read to students. Excellent Ilene! : )
Allison Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 5:53 PM
wise words indeed Ilene:-) I am sure you have wonderful times with your family and grandchildren and have precious memories of the time spent together and it doesn't have to cost a fortune!:-) hugs Jan xx
B. Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 5:34 PM
A lovely rhyme, Ilene.. So true!! You penned it nicely.. Warmest wishes!
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