Wrapped in Love

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Gifts under the tree
Temporary joy they bring
Cluttered surfaces
Mass produced decorations
Quick to end up in landfills

Hand crafted items 
Cherished adornments hung with
Family photos
Remind of the departed
And the children now grown up

Warm meals made with love
Served on hand-me-down dishes
To the near and dear
Old tales and new encounters
Cherished moments created

Heartfelt gratitude –
To those who are suffering
May you find the gifts
Of love, peace and contentment 
For this moment and beyond

TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 42, hosted by Yvette.

Published by JJJ Interactive Books

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15 thoughts on “Wrapped in Love”

  2. My husband’s aunt gave us some hand crafted ornaments. Instead of a tree I hang things in odd spots around the house for a little random cheer. This year a few days after my random rampage I realized that the ornaments made by Aunt Maha wound up in the kitchen, a fitting tribute to one of the best cooks ever. The real thing she gave us was love.

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