In this time of over spending and over indulgence I want to leave this message.
(c) 2015 Edward York
The little hands I held today,
Brought to my face a smile.
And any troubles I may have had,
Left me for a while.
Even though you are short right now,
In emotions you are tall.
Possessing a great big growing heart,
In a body that is small.
I watched you try to make a choice,
As your mind began to churn.
So many decisions lie ahead,
So much for you to learn.
It doesn’t take a pile of gold,
But simple things instead.
Like a story from your favorite book,
Before you go to bed.
It doesn’t take a great big toy,
Nor a nickel or a dime.
The best gift I can give to you,
Is just the gift of time.
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A great gift to give a young one, indeed. Well expressed, LG!
Our world moves too fast and time becomes even more precious a gift.
I had TIME to read this good poem, laser!
I appreciate that. Too bad we can't package time.
This is an awesome poem! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you. I am glad you did.
What a beautiful write - I am in awe of the little ones and I have one for a sleep over this coming weekend - so looking forward to it.
They are special indeed and I am always glad for a visit.
You nailed it with this one, lasergraph! We can give our little ones the most expensive gift and they will be happy for a little while (until the next big gift comes, or not even that long), BUT they will remember the time we spend with them for a lifetime! Great, great poem!
In the instant gratification age, it is nice to know that time can still be appreciated.
An awesome gift indeed! If you are referring to a grandchild, perhaps, (or any other child) they will remember that time forever! Great poem!
My 4 year old grand daughter is the inspiration for a lot of my writes. I try to see with her eyes, they aren't as cloudy as mine.
Very good write and the gift of time is the most important thing that anybody can give.
It certainly is. Time becomes even more precious when you start running out of it.
The best gift will last life long and the best way to save all those beautiful time passed by. Wonderful poem.
Time is the most precious thing we can give.
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