JOYOUS GIFT.

A gift, wrapped in paper of brown
Makes one happy, or maybe frown
Tied with coloured, bows and ribbons
Made acceptable, because of trimming

Does this mean, only bright baubles
Attract our eyes, so they may dawdle
On a simple vision, basic perhaps dull
Gift of attraction, proof of inner goal

Lurking, hidden from immediate view
Gasp of joy could follow, if not on cue
Yet so often, we judge by outer cover
When seeking a friend, or even lover

Hidden gems, may hover all around
Watch from shadows, make no sound
So if looking, takes some extra time
It's worth the effort, looking for a sign

Lurking out of sight, special shining light
Lifting sense and emotions, timing right
From a glance, believed couldn't be so
Found true happiness, not expected foe
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Posted: Dec 2018
About this poem:
how often in life are we caught out by our own expectations.....in every aspect of life.....

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candykid
Well Cathy, you have maintained your true sense of style with word choice eliminating unnecessary words throughout, this one being of no exception. Happy Holidays.
EXRED
How do you do it---clever lady another good read.

Have a good xmas xxx
niah9
Thank you Candykid….appreciate you reading and commenting....and have a wonderful holiday, surrounded with good friends and family to make those special memories....
Kathywave dancingsanta
southmiami4321online today!
So true about your words and nice write. For me my best gift is my salvation. Celebrated today the birth of Christ at my Church. Have a happy Holidays and best wishes for the year to come.SM
salamuna
Another wonderful write Kathy..
Merry Christmas,
warm wishes , Lillykiss
niah9
Thank you EXRED......comment very much appreciated as always......and you have a wonderful Christmas too....Kathy...….dancing dancingsanta
godsprincessonline today!
Merry Christmas Kathy - have a great day with family and friends.

Kathy U.S. teddybear
niah9
Southmiami….thank you so much for your comment...really appreciated......and expect to be passing through Florida in 2019......so your profile name means more than written text.....LOL Kathywave
niah9
Thank you for your comment Lilly......have a wonderful Christmas.....Kathycartwheel christmas cool
yaspark
Thank you for the poem Kathy, so true - marketing all over. Happy Holidays to you!
niah9
thank you Kathy orientalkura….for dropping in to read and comment......appreciated....Kathywave danceline
niah9
Thank you Godsprincess….Kathy USA....for reading and your comment...….both appreciated......Kathy NZ …..for now....LOLwave dancing
niah9
thank you yaspark for reading and leaving a comment......Happy New Year.....Kathywave dancing
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