present by Mary Frances Spencerunwind me
ribbon binding bright
paper taped edges
bound up expectations
mystery within
tear away
the outer
wrapping
and shred through
superficial
layers
reveal
this present
moment
freely given
precious
beyond price
treasure
is
the fragile
now
handle with care
12/23/2007 Author's Note: Namaste to all readers in this Holiday Season! MFS
Posted on 12/24/2007 Copyright © 2024 Mary Frances Spencer
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Kathleen Wilson on 12/24/07 at 08:32 AM I love this from beginning to end. a very special poetic expression. I love "this present moment"! In my favorites. |
Posted by Tony Whitaker on 12/24/07 at 03:52 PM This is truly "being in the moment" in the unwrapping> Handle with care. |
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