Karen E. Dorelis

A gift of wisdom given,
The cargo stamped in red,
It's finally here, my wait is done!
Still my heart sits filled with dread.

This gift will be so different,
It's the love I waited for,
A show of love you've given me,
That makes me love you more.

Yet tears flow down my face,
To see the gift you gave,
This box sits widely opened,
With contents I can't save.

My senses fall in silence,
The anticipation lost,
Feel the corners! look for it!
No.... Its just an empty box.

My gift from you is NOTHING,
Your THANK YOU for my years,
But, this box shall not stay empty,
I'll fill it with my tears.