The Gift Has Been Wrapped

worshipping the coffee pot late at night,

the lesser deities of Douwe and Egberts

fueling a unitarian state of mind,

seeking truth in web-based poetry

all on an early Wednesday morn,

 

craving the chalice lighting coming soon,

to give his thoughts and hope

to the extended family members

in that new place he calls home,

 

dream deep the wishing well

called the flowering mind,

impressed by German singers

deep down the historical line,

 

honing his craft all while

searching for truth,

devoid of slumber

under an hourly number,

his new age still partially youth

 

slurping the sludge

and reading the prose,

belief in the unity

only sprouts,

simply grows,

because the gift,

his gift, has been wrapped

and awaits its opening day

Author's Note

Context:

My birthday was yesterday, my wife had surgery to keep our pregnancy viable on that day, so the gift, my gift, her gift, our gift, has been wrapped and awaits its delivery.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope the surgery went well. Some gifts in life are personal and very important to us. I hope you are doing well and all things fall for you right and good. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Julia Mancini]

This was such a wonderful, heartfelt poem! I'm speechless about it. Well done!
Oh, congratulations on the baby!

[Enigma]

A beautiful poem touching upon the many things working under a stretched consciousness. And of course, Congratulations! :D

[Robin]

sometimes one gets to read words that are steeped in purity , the way they filter into our own perspective , those that radiate deep from the heart , this is one of those times .

[realmwriter]

Congratulations Kenneth the Geek. Boy or Girl? Or do you know, or wish to know?
Oh and a very good poem here I particularly enjoyed the part abut the sludge. I'm a serious coffee addict. You are very good man, very good indeed...! :)

[Priscilla Sayers]

What a beautiful tribute and prayer really if one perceives it as such. I am excited about your blessing and my prayers are with you and your family!

[DearSweetAgony]

Oh wow, that was such a charming and warm write! I reminds me a lot of a Odgen Nash poem, But can't seem to remember the name. Anyways, I loved your metaphors in this write, they were placed perfectly in the right places and written with a great meaning. Flawless job, I loved this write and I wish you and your family great fortune!

[Ruth]

Oh wow! That is the best way of saying such things I have ever read love! Happy belated birthday darlin and may your gift and wife be safe and healthy too :)
Wonderful work, as always :) xoxo

[Teri B]

Best of good wishes to you both, and belated happy birthday to you! *hugs*

[Nihilum]

Happy birthday
I hope everything goes well
This is an amazing piece