Simple Gifts Poem by Christopher Tye

Simple Gifts

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Simple Gifts

All a man needs is simple gifts,
In life it is the simple gifts that can cheer the soul,
When nothing else will,
From the blossom on the trees in spring,
The sound of church bells ringing,
The scent of roses carried on a summer breeze in the evening,
The sound of bird song heralding a new dawn,
The simple beauty of the Ladybird with her spots,
The sun glinting upon a stream,
Butterflies warming their wings in the morning sun,
The humble snowdropp appearing to herald that winter is drawing to a close,
When times are dire it's the simple gifts my heart yearns for most,
For its just life's simple gifts that makes humanity needs to survive and grow great.

By Christopher Tye

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem was inspired by the Shaker hymn written and composed by Elder Joseph Brackett and Aaron Copland's setting of the tune.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Shouvik Roy 26 June 2012

I second, such depth...nature, a gift to us that we should cherish

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Valerie Dohren 11 June 2012

A lovely poem, expressing a great philosophy. Enjoyed the read very much.

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Christopher Tye

Christopher Tye

Lincolnshire, England
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