The Best Gift
by Amanda Weber
2/9/2000
Coming straight from the heart
A five year olds' only thought
Of a present that could not be bought
The biggest box around
The best that could be found
Wrapped in the shiniest paper
Tinsel and bows, the best, found who knows where
Her gleaming smile caressed by locks of golden hair
Leaping in bounds towards her father
Lifting his daughter up was not a bother
'Look oh look daddy, what I have for you!'
He looked into flashing eyes of blue.
Tugging and pulling using her might as best
Not stopping for a single rest
The present, gleaming in the rays of the sun
Father asked, 'What has my daughter done?'
'Open it daddy,' pushing him towards there
Taking the box in his hands with care
Gentle while opening this fine piece of work
Wondering inside what would lurk
The final layer gone, nothing to spare
Opening the present finding nothing there-
A daughter smiling so proud
A father's anger heard so loud
'Paper, tinsel, and bows wasted, -on an empty box?!'
Tears on her cheeks pasted
A little whimper unheard
A father completely out of touch
Not able to understand much
A loud sob so true blue
'Daddy I wrapped my best kisses for you.'
Now a father completely taken aback
At the understanding he did lack
Scooping his little waif into a hug
He gave her all her kisses back.
All graphics courtesy of Angelfire
Latest changes were made on 4/09/00
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