One of my close friends loves poetry, but I don't have a lot of money to spend on gifts. Since she adores poetry, I'm thinking of writing a poem and dedicating it to her. Would this be cheap or is it acceptable?
I base my gift giving on the line that "It's the thought that counts", but what should I do here?
2007-12-18 11:16:37 · 11 answers · asked by Agent 007 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
Oh course! Personally, I think giving a poem to a loved one is a better poem than something more material, because he/she could tell that you wrote it from your heart and you gave them a poem from your heart also. Plus, since you don't have a lot of money to spend on gifts, you should use your talent as a gift by writing he/she a poem.
2007-12-18 13:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Taja B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love this idea ... but I am a poet who would love to receive such a priceless gift. I am low on dough too (poet ... poor poet) and I always make my gifts. They are usually collage, notecards, or other crafty things, but I have mounted a poem of mine a friend likes or one for him/her before. All of these inexpenxive, homemade gifts are always met with more appreciation than the monetary ones.
Most people do not have a concept of creating, especially as a gift, so when they receive such a gift I think it is refreshing and heart-warming to them.
Happy holidays!
2007-12-18 12:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by PoetForPeace 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps. I wrote a card for a friend once when I was in grade school that had a long poem in it. I read it out loud to her at her birthday dinner and it included a lot of our past memories (most of them humorous). She totally loved it. I think it really depends on her personality and the personal touch you put with it. Sometimes the best gifts are free!
2007-12-18 11:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by Grendel C 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There was a lady I know named Jackie, you see, the mice in her house made her very unhappy trying to get ready for the christmas season, she could not cook dinner, the mice being the reason day after day she tried to repair the damage they made while her king charles dogs did nothing but played, oh, how she wished to have a few cats, just to get rid of those nasty rats. ((use this poem if you buy the stuffed cat, it would be funny)) sorry it wasn't a limerick
2016-05-24 23:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly! I don't see why not. But do it tastefully, such as signing it and then framing it so that it doesn't detract from the message. Consider matting the frame if room is allowed. You can buy an inexpensive frame at Wal-Mart for a couple of dollars.
Wrap it, put a nice bow and tag on the package, and then deliver. The loved one should appreciate it.
2007-12-18 13:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simply, I think it is better, writing a poem for a chrstmas gift, is a gift from the heart purely, bravo.
2007-12-18 12:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by kissaled 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea i would include something else with it too, like some sort of sweet, but make sure that the poem isnt like 4 lines either, as long as the poem is well-written it will make up for not getting something with money
2007-12-18 11:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by Chuck 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ohh!! I had this same situation!! What i did id i made a book like thing of my poems.. (i took a notebook that looked decent and i wrote in a bunch of my poems and they loved it!!) So yeah its a good idea!!
2007-12-18 12:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by dragonflyy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would include something small like some Christmas chocolates with your poem, and a card.
2007-12-18 11:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i don't know of many rich poets, who do nothing but write poetry...
...i'm planning on sending soldiers overseas some poetry...wether or not it's there for Christmas...it's the thought that counts, right?
2007-12-18 13:13:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋