10/26/1999

A Dream Gift of Love

What is this package upon my table
Is it real or just a fanciful fable
I'm not really sure if I'm now awake
But I know my spirit starts to quake

I pick it up, it's light as can be
How did it arrive so secretively
Shaking it brings to me not a clue
I can't wait to bring it into view

I nervously begin to undo the seal
The wrapping paper I start to peel
My efforts reveal a small shiny case
Which makes my poor heart really race

A message is engraved in tiny writing
I bring it closer, it looks inviting
To Rick it says, with love always
Now my spirit's in a swirling daze

I open it up with eyes opened wide
Catching my breath at what lies inside
A beautiful pendant etched in gold
With the words I love you very bold

Underneath in smaller letters I see
Your treasured name so expectedly
How this gift arrived I'm not sure
But for my sadness it was the cure

Maybe this is a dream, but I don't care
The emotions running in me are so rare
Thank you sweet lady, you're the best
Come here and nestle in my loving nest