We all have our very own principles to follow ...

Some are sound, but a few others are just too hollow

The task of giving should be a quite freely-held art

Without any rethinking to break it down in parts ...



Once we make the decision to give something freely

Then it's done, and thus, it has changed hands, clearly

Whether out of love or out of friendship or out of compassion

Whatever we've parted with, follows a principle, in fashion



The gift is only considered to be from the bottom of the heart

If it comes with no strings, and also - has no missing parts ...

When this is done - you will know well you have truly given 

For it'll never trouble your mind - stressing clean living ...



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

3:10pm Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 1998