Saturday, May 2, 2015

Birthday Party--By Lois Greene Stone--United States

Birthday Party
 
No pretty paper wrap
not colorful streamers
extend from satin bows.
I can’t guarantee you’ll
enjoy; it’s nothing to
play with, or a present
you asked for. Later
I will carefully tape corners
of boxes you’ll touch with
anticipation marking
special events, but this
is the most cherished gift
I shall ever give you:
LIFE.

Lois Greene Stone, writer and poet, has been syndicated worldwide. Poetry and personal essays have been included in hard & soft cover book anthologies. Collections of her personal items/ photos/ memorabilia are in major museums including twelve different divisions of The Smithsonian.

5 comments:

  1. Lois,
    Life can certainly be the best present of all. It is up the to the recipient to maintain it and make it a remarkable one.
    Your new friend,
    David Fox

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  2. Very beautiful words which very well express a big heart that you also share with us! Thank you! Sheri

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  3. Great to see you here again Lois, love you piece! Very poignant - be well.

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  4. a short poem packed with wisdom!

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  5. Nice work, Lois. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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