Gift

Generosity is a precious gift,

It's something that gives us a lift,

It's the kindness we give to others,

That makes life a little smoother.

Giving is not about what we receive,

It's about the joy we can conceive,

In helping others, we help ourselves,

And spread happiness like gentle elves.

A gift doesn't have to be material,

It can be a simple act that's ethereal,

A smile, a hug, a kind word or two,

Can make a difference, it's all true.

The gift of time is priceless too,

It's something we can never accrue,

It's spending moments with those we love,

That makes our hearts take flight like a dove.

The gift of knowledge is powerful too,

It's something that can help us renew,

It's sharing what we know with others,

That can inspire sisters and brothers.

The gift of forgiveness is healing,

It's something that helps us stop reeling,

It's letting go of past hurts and pain,

And starting anew with a hopeful refrain.

In giving, we receive so much more,

We open ourselves up to the world's store,

Of love, kindness, and compassion,

That makes life a beautiful expression.

So let us be generous in all we do,

And give with our hearts, it's true,

For a gift is not what we can gain,

But what we can give to help ease another's pain.