The Best Gift

The Best Gift

I asked for the gift of love,

And it was delivered

In a large box.

I opened it slowly, with care

And found

Many packages within,

Each one making up the whole

Gift.

They were a surprise.

There was joy -

To share with those who are sad;

There was kindness -

To give to all who hurt;

There was mercy -

To offer to the ones who hurt me;

There was patience -

For those who I find difficult;

And I kept opening the packages....

Opening ...

The many parts of love...