The word ‘spoil’ connotes negativity. Uh-uh!- not for me. I’ve never been enticed, nor impressed by material wealth. Where true riches lie are in those intangible moments and quality relationships that warm you up from the inside – you just can’t buy that.
It’s not diamonds and pearls
neither will it be riches untold
nor status or power
But
it’s kind words
from a warm heart
it’s sharing life‘s pains and victories
it’s the language of the held hand
it’s gentle laughter
..these are what spoil me
©Vivian Zems
dVerse Poets– Spoil – Quadrille
November 20, 2018 at 1:27 pm
“spoil” in a good way, I’d say.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Thanks V.J!
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November 20, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Ah, that is so very sweet! This is the kind of spoiling we must all get. 🙂
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November 24, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Indeed! 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 1:47 pm
You are absolutely right. This is the real treasure in life. Good one.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Thanks, Cressida!
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November 20, 2018 at 2:01 pm
Great post 😁
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November 24, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Thank you!
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November 20, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Soo romantic ❤️❤️❤️
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November 24, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Thanks Sanaa!
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November 20, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Me too! Ditto the sentiment here — and so very well said! 🙂
A wonderful post to the prompt!
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November 24, 2018 at 6:12 pm
Thanks Lillian!- a great prompt too 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Lovely
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November 24, 2018 at 6:12 pm
thank you 🙂
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November 24, 2018 at 6:14 pm
You’re welcome
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November 20, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Beautiful words from a lovely soul…
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November 24, 2018 at 6:12 pm
Awww…thanks Linda! 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 4:45 pm
While I am disappointed that Zeus is not mentioned here, i still like it very much!
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November 24, 2018 at 6:19 pm
Lol!! Been meaning to reply to this. Thank you 🙂 …and Zeus says Hi. He’s just listened to your poem and thinks you’re Ace.
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November 20, 2018 at 5:55 pm
Some people get it at a young age, but for most it takes a while to figure this out. What a wonderful societal comment and an irrefutable truth. Loved it!!
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November 24, 2018 at 6:21 pm
Thanks Corey! 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 7:45 pm
Nicely described what spoils one: “it’s kind words
from a warm heart”
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November 24, 2018 at 6:22 pm
Thanks, Frank!
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November 20, 2018 at 8:42 pm
I think warm smiles never can spoil anything 🙂
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November 24, 2018 at 6:22 pm
Indeed!
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November 20, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Perfect! We should all be so spoiled.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:22 pm
Absolutely 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 9:51 pm
Then you are a very lucky girl! Smiles.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:23 pm
Always! Thanks Sherry 🙂
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November 21, 2018 at 12:23 am
Of course you are so right Vivian. We can be loving and kind in our relationship with each other or can live our lives taking more than you give, and looking down at everyone else that can’t be of benefit to you.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:24 pm
So true…
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November 21, 2018 at 12:59 am
I am of the same mind. My hubby prepares me a cuppa before I get out of bed every morning and I love him dearly for it.
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November 24, 2018 at 6:25 pm
That’s so romantic….hang on to him; they don’t make these kind of men anymore!
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November 21, 2018 at 11:01 am
the language of the held hand – yes!!!!
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November 21, 2018 at 7:01 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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November 22, 2018 at 8:05 am
oh yes and for me too, sweet, kind words and gestures are what melt me and make me feel so cherished, beautiful quadrille Vivian
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November 22, 2018 at 9:08 am
Thanks Gina😊
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November 22, 2018 at 1:17 pm
I’m right with you, Vivian. Sweet, gently words caressed by the warmth of those who care. Such treasures…
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November 22, 2018 at 10:33 pm
Thanks Magaly!😊
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November 25, 2018 at 2:18 pm
Beautifully sweet!
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November 26, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Thanks, Lona 🙂
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December 8, 2018 at 5:59 am
Thisss! I just loved it!
❤👌
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