Gift Giving

Hold it in both hands
draw attention by
looking into his eyes
with a mysterious smile.

Wait for him to draw close,
interest and curiosity making him
a little breathless
wondering what it could be
that makes your eyes twinkle so.

Hold it up and whisper
I got it especially for you.
Look up at him with adoring eyes,
wait with bated breathe for him to accept
then look on as he tears open
your carefully done wrapping.

He looks it over and says
well this is nice but couldn't you
have bought a different colour?
I already have three of these.

You look on,
fumble for an answer then ask
shall I have it changed?
He thinks for a moment and then
replies, leave it we can gift
it to the neighbour on his wedding
You nod your agreement.


After all you can't dispute
that it is a lot of trouble to
go back to the store you had
had turned upside down
looking for that particular shade of blue.

Gift giving you decide is an art no doubt
but having it accepted is God's blessing no less.