i’m neither mathematically nor artistically gifted
i also lack coordination and flexibility
don’t rely on me for directions
i’m navigationally challenged – to the extreme
i sing like a dying frog
and dance like an arthritic chicken
that’s ok – i do have gifts
i cook, bake to others’ delight
i can sew on a button
and knit up a perfect storm
cuz well, i’m crafty like that
i can change a flat tire
and make you a mean latte
prefer a cappuccino? it’s no problem
i don’t sweat those other things
i know what i’m good at
more importantly, i know my blessings
a healthy family and kind friends
generously loved – that’s how i’m gifted
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17 Responses to “six word fridays: gifted”
Maryse Senecal
love this.. counting our blessings always leave us feeling like superstars!! and when i count mine, i tend to count my family twice!!! good job on being a positive force!
melgallant
I think I’ll count my family twice too! 🙂
Tracey
I love this!!! Great post!
melgallant
Pretty sure you’ve seen me sing and dance. You know what I’m saying here is true. 😉
Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce
I love it when we focus on our gifts and what we bring to people. My family went to a concert at the kids’ school where they asked them what each person’s superpower was. It was interesting to think about each of our gifts and how they relate to each other.
I’ve never changed a flat tire, but I’d like to think that with proper instructions, I might be able to ;).
melgallant
Nice. I like the idea of calling these gifts “superpowers”, because they are pretty awesome to have. And for everyone, their superpower mix is just a little bit different. 🙂
iseeyoulookingatme
This is both self deprecating, and self lifting up (I know I made that up). I really enjoyed this.
“I sing like a dying frog,
and dance like an arthritic chicken.”
Now, that is FUNNY stuff!
melgallant
“self lifting up” – new phrase! I love it! 🙂
2bdancing
It’s also possible you are gifted with a way with words. Being able to self evaluate is also a gift/skill/superpower.
and you are funny, too.
melgallant
Thanks – you are very kind. A gift you have as well! 🙂
ayala
Funny, Mel! I was smiling the whole time. I love it!
melgallant
Glad it made you smile. I’m a big dork with many blessings. 🙂
Melissa
Love how you *know* your gifts!
And the other stuff doesn’t matter.
Such a great perspective! (And funny!) 🙂
Sara
This made me laugh!! I love it 🙂
Mel Gallant
Ha – I had fun writing this one. 🙂
Belinda
The last two lines brings warmth on a chilly day, for sure.
And I bet you’re a wonderful coffee date!
Mel Gallant
I am a great coffee date! Someone else needs to bring the biscotti though. 🙂