Let Your Gifts Burst Out!Look farther and deeper, notice what many others fail to see For there's something unique and special, wrapped inside of me, Inside this little box, and under this bright coloured bow, It's a little bit of awesome people so come on and let it show! Pull the ribbon, lift the lid, Let your gifts burst out. Baby you were born this way, Amazing beyond a doubt. It’s not something to be bought or sold, nor to give or take, It doesn't arrive in the post or come with birthday cake. It’s something that’s inside of you, inside your soul and self, An amazing mix of qualities, worth more than gold in wealth. Pull the ribbon, lift the lid, Let your gifts burst out. Baby you were born this way, Amazing without a doubt. Unwrap your gifts and let them show, use them to do good. Learn and grow, making mistakes as you go, don't fear being misunderstood. Stand tall and proud atop of mountains, believing in your potential, Listen to those who believe in you – self-belief is essential Pull the ribbon, lift the lid, Let your gifts burst out. Baby you were born this way, Amazing without a doubt!! Thank you to all you fabulous kids who have shared your thoughts and feelings about being gifted. You are all amazing!! Your words inspired me to try and write a song in response, using some of your beautiful words...I am not musically gifted but love to play with words, so it ended up more of a poem than a song...as such the lyrics (poem?) above are dedicated to you all!! To hear the perspectives of some remarkable gifted kids, check out their blogs... 6 Words Stories by students in Madelaine's class 6 Words Back by students in Gifted Online, Mary's class The Ups and Downs of Being a Gifted Child by Lily Why GO has made such as Difference to Me by Cecile Six More Words by the GO Monday Chatters, Mary's class My Challenge to You...My challenge to all you who read this, and for anyone you know who might be interested...perhaps as someone who is gifted in poetic writing, song writing, singing, music or rhythm making...or perhaps like me you just want to have a go for the fun of it... Create a song or something to contribute towards an uplifting song that helps the voices of gifted kid's shine even further. Please be aware that comments are moderated. Please keep your posts on-topic, polite and positive for the benefit of all. 'This One's for the Kids' is a part of the New Zealand Gifted Awareness Week 2014 Blog Tour. Join the tour, grab a 'window seat' and check out the interesting views in up-coming blog posts as a part of this awesome annual event. Thank you to Mary St. George for making this possible. |
Vanessa White
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