Treasures are not only things we can touch,

They are spirits deeply felt and not bought;

Riches they are – not things we can exchange or trade,

But moments unforgotten in our thoughts.

My mother who cared for me – a helpless child,

My father who taught me how to be wise;

My older brother who protected me from harm,

And the sister to whom I can tell no lies.

A friend who’s always there whenever I call,

The teacher who taught me to stand tall;

The pastor and the nun who prayed for me,

The nanny who cared when I was small.

My dear old grandpa who never said “no,”

And dear old grandma who cooked my food;

The funny uncle who helped me fixed my bike,

And the lovable aunt who never failed to give me a hug.

My noisy cousin who never ran out of tricks,

My neighborhood playmate who was fun to be with;

My little nephew who put smiles on my face,

And my little puppy who welcomes me when I come home.

Moments with them cannot be forgotten,

These are the times that only I can keep;

The rarest of the rare gifts only God can give,

Meaningful moments in a meaningful life – that is all we need.