(Poem inspired by article at The High Calling & poetics “gift” prompt at dVerse.)
work is life gift
created to create
something productive
with whatever we have
stretch and hone abilities
promote one’s self-respect
provide for own desires
satisfy another’s need
give something back
to world we live in
joyfully serve six
actively rest one
weekly rhythm
work is life
…a gift!
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 01, 2017 @ 15:49:25
Work is a blessing and gift ~ It molds character and hones our self-respect ~
Hope you are well Lynn ~
Jun 01, 2017 @ 16:00:20
Thanks, Grace…May was a busy month for me but I feel blessed.
Jun 01, 2017 @ 13:29:04
I like the idea of work being service and a gift to others. We are altruistic individuals, not selfish ones.
Jun 01, 2017 @ 15:48:52
Glad you like it, Frank!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 10:55:33
It is a fortunate person who has found work that is also a passion. I loved your words!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 10:58:03
Thanks, Bev. Even a passion can be hard, but satisfying, work!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:23:12
if one could see his/her work as a gift then he/she must be living with great contentment with life. i really like this poem- thanks! 🙂
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:29:51
Thank YOU 🙂
Jun 01, 2017 @ 06:02:13
I like this very much — the shape of it flows and comes back to the point…the gift.
A wonderful viewpoint on work….to give back. This exemplifies and explains that adage, be passionate about what you do. So glad you posted!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:27:50
Thanks for the inspiration, Lillian!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 05:05:54
“created to create” indeed. that is such a beautiful phrase and this poem a positive view to work. 🙂 beautiful
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:26:09
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Jun 03, 2017 @ 01:14:38
You’re welcome!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 03:08:02
A beautiful unique perspective! A delightful read. How you describe each uses of work, it was fun to read.
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:25:08
Thanks for reading…my “work” 🙂
Jun 01, 2017 @ 08:05:57
No problem at all!
May 31, 2017 @ 23:02:15
Haha… you might
have already seen
this as you ended
up commenting after
i commented to the other
Lynn but never the
less it was for
you and
although
now it’s
a little
off topic
it’s still a gift..
and it feels a little
more nostalgic
as heaR your
are again
at
the
end…;)
Unbound
Unhinged
Gift…
never
straight
or square
Spiral now
of Life more
SigNaTure
oF God meRits
Ratio Mean of 1.618
Sunflowers Nautilus
Galaxies Fetal Curl
as Cat Comfort too..
yeP A Golden Spiral..
too and nice to see ya
Lynn in the middle heAR
today at dVerse.. been a little
busy finishing a John 14:12
“PHI Bible” MeaSurinG iN
at 1.618 Million words
from Memorial
day of 2016
thru now
this Memorial
Day of 2017..
15,557 words
on average per 104
MacroVerses at twice
a week.. anywaY as crosses
Go.. Wonderful training heAR
at dVerse for jusT that.. not
sure what’s neXT but noW as alWays
my FriEnd.. Lynn.. hey!.. aLways nice to stop by aGaiN..
wHo said
Pyramids
and Capstones
must be made of Stone..
But sure.. Love is Written iN A Stone too..
aT LeasT that’s whaT eARTh WiNd and FiRe DanceS and SinGs2..:)
Jun 01, 2017 @ 07:24:12
Hello again, my Friend Fred!! Glad to HERE from you in the middle (at the end?) of your BIG project…thanks for stopping By(e)!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 08:09:41
Never
Ending
Always
Beginning
That’s Like Life..;)
Jun 01, 2017 @ 10:39:38
I like your attitude!
Jun 01, 2017 @ 10:41:28
i Feel
Your
Spirit
And
That’s
Why i
Will return
Again to LiGht..:)
May 31, 2017 @ 22:22:30
‘satisfy another’s need / give something back / to world we live in’…most important ethics one should possess to enjoy this gift of life…so well written…
May 31, 2017 @ 22:38:34
Thanks for your comment, Sumana!