The Unsent Gift

I saw an opal pendant in Australia,
And I thought, for just a moment,
That I ought to buy it, put it in an
Unmarked box, and have it sent
To you. I do not hope to win you
Back. I'm not sure I still love you
Anymore. So many months have
Passed. I'm still annoyed that you
Betrayed me. Anyway, the pendant
Would have come without its giver's
Name, its fire symbolizing...what?
The times when you were sweet to me?
The way I felt when you were near?
A little gift to celebrate a thing which
Was, but is no more, but, as you know,
It wasn't sent. You may have heard
About my trip, and might have
Guessed it came from me, and
Consequently been displeased,
Or maybe I decided there are
Other things to celebrate,
Those which were not turned
Upon, and, therefore, haven't died.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2016-09-01 at 16:58

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