Ace's Gift from the Heart Box Poem - 02/11/07 03:17 PM
The Gift that Fits to the “Ts”
Perplexed and bewildered I often just sit…
…and wonder what (husband) might want for a gift…
As we’ve all grown older each year is the same…
…the search for your present becomes a tough game
I go to the malls and begin to explore…
…the many fine things I can give from a store
The gadgets and gizmos are plenty to see…
…but what I should get is a huge mystery
From tools at Home Depot, Ace Hardware or Lowes…
…to Safeway for groceries or Macys for clothes…
From outdoor equipment found at REI
…to fancy ‘lectronics at Fry’s or Best Buy…
From NAPA or AutoZone, Les Schwab or Shucks…
…to find something useful for our car or truck…
But parking lot hassles and crowds by the ton…
…create a huge nightmare of what was once fun!
I could go online to check out cyberspace…
…determined to find “it” while shopping-in-place
From wiring some beautiful flowers or plants…
…to getting some lessons for learning swing dance…
From candlelight dinners and then Maggie Moos…
…to Bally’s or Twenty-four Hour Fitness dues…
From DVD movies, a concert or show…
…to sports event tickets to which we might go
I’ve search high and low for that one perfect thing…
…and try hard to find it with just the right “zing”
This year we committed to make a new start….
…decided to give only gifts “from the heart”….
Our options seem endless, from near to afar
This “heart-gifting” search could become quite bizarre…
…but two new ideas begin to arise
that just might become the right color and size
And no, these two things can’t be bought in a store…
…online or from catalogues bursting galore
You cannot acquire these two things for a fee…
…but someone might say “they are priceless to me”
And here is a hint of what they just might be…
…the name of both items begins with a “T”…
…they’re tasteless, invisible, formless and vague…
…and something that cannot be put in a bag
You’re holding its impact and hearing its voice
I hope you enjoy the results of my choice
So if you give up and you just want to see…
…what these two gifts are that begin with a “T”…
Just open this box and another you’ll find…
…and in it both “T’s of your gift are entwined!
***
The first “T” is TIME spent to write this ‘ole poem…
…and TIME in this personal box of its own
I’ve thought long & hard! Yes, the next “T” is THOUGHTS!
And some of my thoughts can be found in this box!
The next thought was what type of card I should find…
…just open this box and then you’ll see what kind:
***
To add some suspense and a little intrigue…
…my card involves thoughts that are little or big
It costs very little, just TIME and a THOUGHT…
…but this brings BIG wishes that cannot be bought
I hope you receive this the way it was meant….
…you’ll know that my LOVE is the reason I sent……
…this big gift of TIME all wrapped up in a box…..
…..of continuous multiple loving “heart” THOUGHTS!
(the end)
Just ask and I'll share more directions about how I put the boxes together.
Ace
Perplexed and bewildered I often just sit…
…and wonder what (husband) might want for a gift…
As we’ve all grown older each year is the same…
…the search for your present becomes a tough game
I go to the malls and begin to explore…
…the many fine things I can give from a store
The gadgets and gizmos are plenty to see…
…but what I should get is a huge mystery
From tools at Home Depot, Ace Hardware or Lowes…
…to Safeway for groceries or Macys for clothes…
From outdoor equipment found at REI
…to fancy ‘lectronics at Fry’s or Best Buy…
From NAPA or AutoZone, Les Schwab or Shucks…
…to find something useful for our car or truck…
But parking lot hassles and crowds by the ton…
…create a huge nightmare of what was once fun!
I could go online to check out cyberspace…
…determined to find “it” while shopping-in-place
From wiring some beautiful flowers or plants…
…to getting some lessons for learning swing dance…
From candlelight dinners and then Maggie Moos…
…to Bally’s or Twenty-four Hour Fitness dues…
From DVD movies, a concert or show…
…to sports event tickets to which we might go
I’ve search high and low for that one perfect thing…
…and try hard to find it with just the right “zing”
This year we committed to make a new start….
…decided to give only gifts “from the heart”….
Our options seem endless, from near to afar
This “heart-gifting” search could become quite bizarre…
…but two new ideas begin to arise
that just might become the right color and size
And no, these two things can’t be bought in a store…
…online or from catalogues bursting galore
You cannot acquire these two things for a fee…
…but someone might say “they are priceless to me”
And here is a hint of what they just might be…
…the name of both items begins with a “T”…
…they’re tasteless, invisible, formless and vague…
…and something that cannot be put in a bag
You’re holding its impact and hearing its voice
I hope you enjoy the results of my choice
So if you give up and you just want to see…
…what these two gifts are that begin with a “T”…
Just open this box and another you’ll find…
…and in it both “T’s of your gift are entwined!
***
The first “T” is TIME spent to write this ‘ole poem…
…and TIME in this personal box of its own
I’ve thought long & hard! Yes, the next “T” is THOUGHTS!
And some of my thoughts can be found in this box!
The next thought was what type of card I should find…
…just open this box and then you’ll see what kind:
***
To add some suspense and a little intrigue…
…my card involves thoughts that are little or big
It costs very little, just TIME and a THOUGHT…
…but this brings BIG wishes that cannot be bought
I hope you receive this the way it was meant….
…you’ll know that my LOVE is the reason I sent……
…this big gift of TIME all wrapped up in a box…..
…..of continuous multiple loving “heart” THOUGHTS!
(the end)
Just ask and I'll share more directions about how I put the boxes together.
Ace