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Famous Giving Poems

: noun.

the act of giving

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senses To a place of simply giving. Poetry is a fitful sleep Of spinning thought around -- And silent tears

– Steve Dupere

all things… Soon the acorn grows tall, giving shade to her own Chime of wrens take flight, leaving fledglings to grow and

– Susan Mayer Brumel

their grip tight around Mother Earth’s neck, giving it an unfair shake— while skillfully squeezing the balls of the bull, getting drunk on the

– Luciana Fisher

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength to move forward, For building a

– Sharona Reeves

where you can rest. You are a wonderful, giving and compassionate person and you deserve the best. ~ from a grateful

– Tonya Richardson

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