Here is a poem I wrote a while ago:
THE GIFT:
The gift box is wrapped
Looking beautiful with its ribbon
Should you dare open it?
After all- to you its been given
Before your hands touch the box
You pause and give a smile
To the giver of the gift
Appreciating her all the while
You tear open the paper
Your mouth open wide
As you find THE gift you’ve wanted
And you become teary-eyed
Your so thankful right then
You have such a wonderful friend
Who’s always thinking about you
And whos always there to lend
Take a minute to draw
A parable in your mind
That Gift is your very own life
Given to you by Hashem- so kind
So beautifully wrapped
You enter this world so anew
About to start life’s mission
As a true person and Jew
Pause for a moment
Remember life’s just a gift to you
Remember who its from
And appreciate that too
With each and every step you take
And every breathe and movement too
Should make us more aware
Of Hashem’s gifts that He give to you