The Best Gift of All

THE BEST GIFT of ALL

>By Karen I. Shragg
(As a gift to my mom who amazingly
and wonderfully made it to her 84th birthday)

No need to shop long hours
No need to sit and fret
No need to wrap any gifts tonight
I’ve got the best idea yet

Whatever presents I may open
Although purchased with much care
Could never match the gift of you
Your role in my life is rare

So put a ribbon on your forehead
and wrapping paper on your sleeves
Climb into a paper box
(Just get down on your knees)

Get some heavy lifters to
Put you at my feet
For you’re the only gift I want
It’s something I’ll repeat

For long after all the ribbons
And boxes are put away
Long after closets hold
What I opened up today

I still have you in my world
And that’s my greatest gift
Just to see you smile at me
Is this season’s greatest lift.