Touch of an Angelic Friend

An angel was sent down from heaven one day
to visit a child who had nothing to say;
Now this young child was poor, great wealth she did lack,
but she always was happy in spite of the fact.

Until one day it happened — her best friend went away
and it left her heartbroken with nothing to say.

Now the task of the angel was a great one indeed,
to give hope to a heart that was so much in need.
And though great riches and power were at the angel's command,
he sent a lost kitten and the healing began.

The girl cheered the kitten as it tracked down a snail,
and she started to giggle when he chased his own tail.

Then without any warning the girl whose heart broke
found some reason for saying these words that she spoke —
"I love you little kitten ... I hope you will stay!
We will always be friends and together we’ll play."

Now the little girl was happy though she still remained poor,
for she had a new friend someone to care for.

You see riches and power are fine things indeed
but for a broken heart that is not what you need.
The angel was wise for he knew in the end
how to mend a broken heart with the touch of a friend.


Original version © 1999 ~ By Motivational Speaker Tom Krause ~ All rights reserved
Feline adaptation with permission - by Chelle Thompson of Inspiration Line

The Gift

"Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection."~Pindar.



I GIVE TO YOU
A fire to light inside your heart,
to feel the warm embers glow;
A splash of the sun's bright rays,
to melt even winter's snow.

I GIVE TO YOU
A piece of a rainbow to color your world,
when all seems totally gray;
Some roses for their lovely perfume,
to kiss you with a sweet bouquet.

I GIVE TO YOU
A sprinkling of some twinkling stars,
to wish upon at night;
The morning dew to bless the day,
to bask in its delight.

I GIVE TO YOU
A summer's breeze to caress your face,
to show that someone cares;
The sweet song of the nightingale,
to remind you nature's there.

I GIVE TO YOU
My lasting friendship, always true, and
Love to hold inside if ever you feel blue,
Or just because you need a friend ...
this friend, who is always there for you!!

~Author Unknown (Adaptation)

Photography: My friend Marilyn, who came down from Orange leaving home on a thick frosty morning to travel far just to give me my 60th Birthday treat on Magistic Cruise Dinner around Sydney Harbour. Afterward, she took me to the National Maritime Museum exploring The Endeavour and RAN Submarine. For once, we were like children one more time having fun and enjoying the day. We also had a Monorail Ride and culminated the day over a large glass of Milkshake. Thank you Marilyn for making my day unforgettable.

TO MY CHILDREN

"If we could hold each grain of sand
that sifts through the hour glass of life,

And cherish each one as a diamond rare,
and permit them to reflect their light,

We'd understand that diamonds are priceless,
and sand but worthless dust ...

And how we live each bit of today
reveals our life's brilliance."

~ By Daniel Roberts
(Submitted by his son Derek, an Inspiration Line subscriber
who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado)