Regifted Verse
here's a few nibbles,
a chosen few lines of
cellophaned offerings
not bought or made
by me, but perhaps
fruitful nonetheless
given last holiday
in a heavy-versed book
to look at thoughtfully,
wonder at the imparted
intent, then pass on
to you the nut-laden lines
that someone's aunt
cooked up, every single
year since her mother first
showed her the directions
and the smiling recipient
re-wrapped it with a
handwritten note to
hand off to another -
and in turn another,
until, now you see me,
sitting before you,
smiling tentatively,
while both hopeful,
and apprehensive
contemplating acceptance
with a soulful pocketing,
or yet another, itinerary
change of regifted verse
that I wrapped just for you
© Goode Guy 2013-07-16
Copyright © Goode Guy | Year Posted 2013
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