A Gift
A gift is always a surprise to receive
big or small
in a plain brown bag
or all wrapped up with a bow.
It may not be expensive
or extravagant at all
perhaps it might even be free.
A flower from the field
a warm smile or hug
an offer of a helping hand.
Always a surprise
an act of kind sharing
much more than the present inside.
Poetry and Graphic by Patricia Walter 2016 ©… Read the rest
The Gift of Kindness
Kindness is a gift not bought in a store
There’s no pretty paper or colored ribbons
No carton cold possibly contain it
Kindness is found in a generous heart
All wrapped up with love and care
Kindness comes from a gentle love
for a longtime friend or a stranger in need
Kindness is free – belongs to us all
A gift to be shared every day.
Original Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 1998 ©… Read the rest
People always ask me, what I do and why I do it. So I have created a couple pages about my life, interests, accordion music and my pets.
I played in big bands, concert bands and orchestras most of my life. I played alto saxophone, clarinet and flute. I also loved accordion since I grew up in Cleveland and often heard polka bands. I took my first lesson in 1951 – many years ago! My ex and I had a duo we called “The Good
