Gifts

You stood without interrupting
And gave me the gift of listening.
Just a casual compliment
Was a boosting gift of appreciation.
By forwarding that silly joke
You enlivened me with the gift of laughter.
With that kind and helping hand
You lifted me with the gift of love.
Your scribbled " thank you " note
Enclosed the gift of your thoughtfulness.
By letting me shut the door
You slipped me the gift of solitude.
And, what did these gifts cost you?
Please keep giving!