Gifts

Each of us has a separate identity;
as such, we’re all given a gift;
things to which we’ve an affinity;
an ability, those around us to lift.

These gifts to us are really for others;
designed, for us, to others, share;
for the enjoyment of sisters and brothers;
showing them how much he cares.

Contrary to all popular opinion:
knowledge is at all gift’s foundation;
a classic display of his dominion;
and the mastery of his creation.

To some he gave a gift of wit;
a special gift of knowledge;
and ability of the mind to absorb it;
for it wasn’t learned in college.

The gift of wisdom, meant for the humble;
deemed unfit for the arrogant and proud;
he often allowed their wisdom to crumble;
especially when they boasted out loud.

Some, he made more athletic than others;
all their muscles, this gift, enhances;
planning they’d lift up their brothers;
never intending they boast and do dances.

He saved the greatest gift for the meek;
for only they were naked of pride;
showered this gift on top of the weak;
filling them with love inside.