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GiftsWalk deepYou find me bareI have nothing to give To hold you to me. Walk deep into my self, Through my stillness Through the silence I don't know how to break. Walk deep into all that I am Into all I don't know how to give. Once you find me deep in myself And I find you in me, You will find the gifts Everything that I am Everything I wait to give Not knowing how. Ama Yashodhara Dissanaike
GiftOnce I met a poet,I asked him How to write and become famous He smiled and said Take a sheet of paper ad scribble down your thoughts I felt happy But, tried my best and failed I complained to him another smile I felt uncomfortable I asked him How do you get thoughts? He replied That's a gift. Sylmiya M. Inoon
Timeo Danoas et dona ferentes(I fear the Greeks when they offer gifts)Because Troy resisted, the besieging Greeks resorted to stratagem, constructed an enormous wooden horse- (ostensibly an offering to Goddess Minerva) - and filled it with soldiers; then retreated in boats to a nearby island. The Trojans concluded the enemy had left, celebrated wildly and dragged the horse triumphantly into the town. But while they slept overcome with feasting, a traitor released the soldiers and opened the citygates for the Greeks, who killed all citizens and destroyed Troy by fire. Moral: Beware of Wooden Horse and Maidens Offering Garlands.
Exchange of GiftsIt's no skin off my back really,He only wants so little In exchange for all the gifts A bag of rice, 50 coconuts, A saree for Amma, sarong for Thaththa Goodies for my siblings, For me, it will be jewelry adding to my dowry; Bracelet, chain, what would it be? A band of gold for my finger I'll never see. Unconditional love Is what I can give and........... it tears the skin off my heart Priyeni Mcleod The Most Precious Gift You GaveIn hysterics,I counted again, Fourteen items in number. The wall-hanging, The friendship-band, The pink brimmed hat, Two new year cards, Two birthday cards, Two CD's, four novels, And the silver pendant, I packed and returned, All of them. Yes! I was satisfied. I returned everything. Though....... did I? Now I'm not so sure. In healing light, I realise I've kept, The most precious gift of all, To cherish day and night, To linger on and on, Sweet, sweet memories, Of you and me.................. Muthu Lee
GiftsOne day I was seated on the doorstepWaiting for my father to come home He came home with the sunset and brought me a tiny little gift. It was just a plastic cup The colour was red, handle turned up I was happy, so very happy. But that is all I remember of it It was twenty six years ago I have received so many things since But this little cup lingers in my memory With the joys of my childhood.............. Priyanga Jayakody
GiftsEagerly they unwrap giftsI stand over them saying - "Put this and that away They can be gifted in turn." It must happen elsewhere too For my daughter once got back The very same dresslength From the very same friend She had given it to a year before! And yet, she reproached me years later "You diminished the joy of receiving gifts Even before I could absorb them." I told her sadly I couldn't help it It just had to be so. Today I can shower them with gifts When they don't need them any more. Thilaha Yoganathan,
The GiftsA birthday gift,from my spouse, Triumphantly bearing a box large and square He claimed it was a unique find, Grabbing the offering, happily surprised, You should not have bothered, I shamelessly lied, Tore off the wrappings, what did emerge was a riot of colours, a violent splurge, I shook it out for a better look, Oh, the shock! Purple and crimson with splotches of green, The gaudiest garment I'd ever seen, He waits for approval, what else can I say, Thank you, my darling, you've really made my day! Dr. Malini Epa,
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