Gifts of the Heart

Gold and silver are gifts
That are treasured by many...
But the gifts of the heart
Cost not a penny,
A smile is a gift
You can give everyday.
A letter’s a gift
to a friend who’s away.
Laughter’s a gift
That holds happiness it.
Time is a gift
to enjoy every minute.
Some people like
the gift of advice.
It’s a gift just to say
“I like you!
You’re nice!”
A quarrel patched up
is a special gift...
And so is giving
Someone a lift.
A task is a gift
That can even be fun...
And praise is a gift
For a task well done.
“Thank you” and “Pleases”
And Yeses” are gifts
But seldom give “Oh no’s”
Or “Maybe’s” or “If’s.”
We sometimes find gifts
In the strangest of places
Like old trunks...
And old tress...
And very shy faces.
The world is a gift,
For God, in His love.
Gives us green meadows
And blue skies above.
Giving’s receiving,
That’s really the secret
That lies behind living.
So give something each day
And you’ll find
That it’s true..
All the gifts of the heart
Will be given to you.

Author Unknown