GIFT

GIFT            

What would you give to
   The One that had given you all, 
      without invoice included, 
      not stamped envelope attached,
      not even a “here you go” note?
Giving it all with nothing in exchange.
   What forgotten novelty for these 
      troubling times we all must brave!
The vital opportunity to 
   walk among the trees
      instead being plugged to an IV, and 
   collect kisses, flowers and stars
      In lieu of purple blasts and falling hairs.     
I’ve stopped speculating about your reasons time ago;
   It doesn’t matter anymore,
   but I deeply wish it wasn’t out of grief
      because I wasn’t there to hug you and 
         nurse your tears.  
   I wish you too be happy, and  
      - wherever life may take you -
      always walk among the trees, and 
      collect kisses 
         and flowers 
            and stars.