Lasting Gift

[Jerry Caspell]

In my neat little package of poetry
With words wrapped in ribbons of rhyme
I want to express, I want to confess
I'm so glad you entered my time

There is no mere chance or circumstance
For a Guide across time and space
Only invites us to the dance
But we must choose to embrace

So we're given the roads that cross
To touch a time or two
But making this gain or loss
Is up to me and you

And some touch on the surface
And some pass in the night
But some souls join in a deep caress
And hold on long and tight

So many gifts are bestowed
And the lasting ones are few
But when our paths crossed along that road
It was my choice to hold on to you

But holding is not possessing
It's giving and being free
And living to share a blessing
And hoping you hold on to me

~~~~~
by Jerry Caspell

[Connie Arnold]

What a beautiful poem, Jerry! I love the thoughts, the way you express them, and the rhythm of it. Thanks for sharing and touching my heart!