A free verse poem

Gifts are everywhere —-

From a note received from a friend

To waterfall or forest images from a special photographer

To a knowing glance, a shared moment of laughter

Even the moments when you sarcastically exclaim, ‘Well now, that’s a fine how-do-you-do,’ or ‘Bless your heart.’

Gifts are everywhere —-

From a good book you just can’t put down

To the utility commission finally acknowledging your complaint

To a sprinkling of warm weather in the midst of winter (hope it doesn’t mess up the flowers’ schedule)

Even that weird dream or an espied frown

All of it can be turned upside down so that it’s right side up

And were I to give out gifts of my own this day —

I’d wrap up patience, tactfulness, laughter, and routine

Those things I like to think of as the glue for everything

And I’d like to add some BS too

No, not the kind that’s in your mind

Rather BS as in baking soda

It’s a great neutralizing agent, helps with digestion, and does lots of other things too

Like cleaning, baking, brightening, and it gets rid of odors to boot

Baking soda IS a fine how-do-you-do gift if you ask me

The other gift I’d give is a special wish that in this day you might find just one thing —

A gift that you can cherish, even for a moment, or one that makes you smile or sing

Or makes you breathe a deep sigh of relief, or grin a grin of delight

Those joyful moments in time when everything seems right

So, take the gift each day has to offer, enjoy, then let it go

No need to stockpile

For tomorrow will bring another gift to light

Because truly, my friends,

**** Gifts are everywhere ****