Understanding

Understanding,

Kind,

And Wise

Who on earth gives more away

and does more good for others?

Than understanding, kind, and wise,

and selfless, loving mothers,

Who ask no more than just the joy

of helping those they love

To find in life the happiness

that they are dreaming of.

Heart Gifts

It's not the things that can be bought

that are life's treasures --

It's just the little "heart gifts"

that money cannot measure.

A cheerful smile, a friendly word,

a sympathetic nod

Are pricelss little treasures

from the storehouse of our God.

They are the things that can't be bought

with silver or with gold,

For thoughtfulness and kindness

and love are never sold.

They are the priceless things in life

for which no one can pay,

And the giver finds rich recompense

in giving them away.

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The painting I used at the top of the page came from the Art Renewal Center. It is full of gorgeous 19th century work in public domain. I highly recommend this site.

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