Presents for Me

A Poem by Emily Leonard

You told me today you wanted to get me something.
Your eyes cast down when I told you no
"I just wanted to get you something nice"

Do you not understand?

You got me your smile
Your voice
Your sweet words
Your kindness
Your understanding
Your patience
Your laugh
Your bad jokes
Your songs

And the things I'm going to get
Your touch
Your kiss
Your embrace
Your hand in mine
Your scent
Your warmth
Your whisper
Your love

You gave me your heart.

How could I ever want anything nicer than that?