This gift came
wrapped in friendship bright
And unexpected it
was,Both surprising and inviting,
Deeply heavy in empty arms.
Ne’er did I think
He loved me so
To offer such
extravagance,Both to complement and challenge,
Invaluable in idle hands.
Opening took care
and time
Avoiding damage old
and new,Both awareness and wonder dawning
Before unfocused, tearful eyes.
This honor came
without condition
Although its
purpose was clear,Both to prove as well as answer
The call of an undeserving heart.
