it took many years; much practice
to receive a gift graciously
most of my life, i’ve been a giver
it’s just who i was; how it was
i accepted that
a sage teacher wisely told me
it is important to allow someone
else the pleasure of giving
wow
i never thought of it like that
recently two gifts were given to me
one i cherished the other i ate
after i cherished it
both personal, handmade
a notecard showing a friend
reading my latest book
definitely cool
original
thank you Sandra
the other in a quilted jar
delicious strawberry jam
handmade with care
even one taste conjures up
wonderful feelings
memories from my past
thank you Tammy
both handmade gifts
given with the love of friendship
received with the love of friendship.
