Life's gift

by Grant Gilbert AKA Slash   Oct 31, 2008


Lifes Gift
As I sit here and listen in silent reverie
I wonder to myself, what is lifes gift to me?

In the beginning I had my mom and my dad
They loved me unconditionally, even when I was bad
And so they were the first that I received
As one of lifes endless gifts to me

My brothers and sister were always there for me
My wife and my children that I love so tenderly
I wonder if you realise just what you mean to me
As the greatest, of lifes gifts to me

Music has always filled my life, and I could never do without
Such a beautiful pleasure my hearing has allowed
What wondrous sights my eyes have seen
Every colour, every shadow has been lifes gift to me

The immense privilege of owning & riding my bike
And all the other small pleasures and the treasures I like
Sad times past and happy times too
All these things are lifes gift to me

The ability to love when it's so easy to hate
Born with compassion & empathy as part of my fate
For all these things and many more, I thank God for giving me
All of these pleasures as life's gift to me
Grant

Copyright(c) 2008 Grant Mark Gilbert

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  • 16 years ago

    by adroit

    Great writing, with great meaning. It really puts everything in perspective, showing what's really important in life. 5/5

    Sarah

  • 16 years ago

    by Ash

    Amazing poem filled with such sincerity and humility that instantly captures the heart of the reader. And yet it is a silent reminder to all of us that one should look at all that which we have and be thankful for all the gifts the God has given us.
    A wonderful write that is deservant of praise more than that which can be given. 5/5 from me.

  • 16 years ago

    by gracey grey

    Hey Grant, couldn't agree more than how simple pleasure in life are the biggest gifts afterall. Often at times, one tends to forget how all these blessings are shunned, pushed aside, with self pity and dejection. The message here is truly wonderful- a reminder. Thanks, I suppose I needed this too! TC

  • 16 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    This is truly a wonderful poem. We should all reflect back on the things that life has given us. Our family, our friends, and all those wonderful gifts that we cant live without. This poem was quite touching, and it's a great poem to share with those people that you love. Your brothers, your sisters, your mom and your dad.. and let them know how appreciative you are to have them. Those things are truly life's gifts to you and you should hold them close to you. Wonderful write. I enjoyed this very much. Great job, you have so much talent! 5/5. (:

  • 16 years ago

    by kelleyana

    Oh grant, this is indeed a great message. You have kind heart and through this poem i can tell you that you are being blessed. Each time i read your poems it inspired me so much. The messages you gave it really do speaks to my heart. Keep it up, kel.

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