A small token of my esteem

I have a gift for you; okay, it's no
big deal. It's just a little something you
might want to have around when feeling low,
when life's just thirty different shades of blue. 
Afraid the present banged around a bit
while I was on the way to meet you here.
Two corners rounded off; they look like s**t,
the huge dent in between came very near
to breaking what I wanted most to give.
Be careful of the other pointed end;
it's sharp, and I'd be devastated if
my battered treasure hurt a trusted friend.
Reciprocation's needless, I don't mind;
you haven't got the heart to give in kind.

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

Has the feel of an old country song.
Taken at face value, it's greatly entertaining.
On the other hand, so often, in my life, I have been truly thankful that my betters had not "the heart to give in kind."
Joel, guess this is a winner either way you figure it.

[ju]

i do love this. i think it's a clever write- kinda sad. But it offers a glimps of healing, hope. never quite sure how to read the ending of this one. on first reading i understood "you haven't got the heart to give in kind" to mean her heart's unlike yours, less damaged. on second reading i wondered if she has a heart at all. depends on how my day's going as to the message i get - superb poem, which ever way i read x