A Gift

I would like to give you a gift
A precious gift
Wrapped up in brightly-coloured packaging
Complete with curled ribbons
And fancy rosettes.
I would like to see your face
As you first notice this beautiful parcel
Knowing it is for you
From me
Something special.
I would like to feel your excitement
Your anticipation growing
As you carefully examine the gift
From all aspects.
I would like to see you stretch out a hand
Touch it
Curl the ribbons around your fingers
Look up at me questioningly.
I would like to watch you
Ever so carefully
Begin to unwrap the paper
Easing it off
Holding the rosette up to your hair
Laughing
I would like to see your eyes widen as you peep inside
The moment of truth
As all my words come tumbling out
My best and favourite words
Words to tease your tongue with delight
Words to describe the beauties of the world
And the Heavens
I would like to see your smile
As you realise what you have
This special gift from me to you
All these magical words.
I would like to feel you fold your arms around me
And press me close to your heart
Knowing that this is all I have to give
And I have given you everything I have.