A Priceless Prize

by Jerahmeel Tayag Jr.
Grade X-Rizal

          If you ask me what is that one thing that I would like to acquire, I would answer nothing because I already have these things in my hands. No need to buy presents. No need to search for places and no need to create things that would make me happy. These are already in my heart running through my mind and resting within my soul. Though they might not be perfect, but seriously, nothing is perfect so i don't expect but for my standards they are. Though they might hurt me sometimes but that's good. If I wasn't hurt,if I wasn't pained,I wouldn't be who I am today. Thank you guys. 

            They are my cellphones. No need for iPhone and Samsung . They are free, ready to listen and speak. They are my audience. No need to buy a large stadium just for them to hear me. All it takes is a chair ,a hot coffee and a warm hug. No need for computers and tablet games for they are my teammates in all my endeavours. They accompany me. No need for a warm water bed, for they are whom I sleep with even just on the floor. No need for an aircon for they cool me down when I lose my temper. No need for money, for they buy me happiness. No need for Mercedes Benz and Lamborgini for they carry me to a place of happiness every time we talk. No need for a washing machine for they clean the stains from my mind. No need for an expensive massage, for they soothe the pain from my emotional muscles. No need for microwave ovens and turbo broilers,for they welcome me with a very warm hug. No need for an electric fan for they blow away my sadness. And no need for expensive food for they cook for me, with LOVE. Love that is felt even when I'm asleep and felt more with every 'good morning' and ' have a nice day' from them.


       What more could I ask for? I'm not rich but I'm contented. I may not be rich of monetary values but I am so much in love. Happiness is not brought by money. It is brought by love and care and companionship. No material things could provide you joy. Only those who love you, who surround you. Only my family,my lady,my friends and my mama. These are my priceless prizes which God gave me. I couldn't ask for more.



                                


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