I Give You This
I give you this
Because I haven’t washed a dish,
A piece of flatware, or a glass
I give you this
Because I will not clean the car
Because cleaning it never, ever comes to mind
I give you this
Because I haven’t ironed shirts
I give you this
Because we should starve, based on
My inefficiency when shopping
I give you this
Because I cannot do much more
And, as I age, that will only increase
I give you this
Because I have a moment, if a moment
To try to get it right
I give you this
Because I love the world
But fear so much that’s in it
I give you this
Because of all the mistakes I haven’t made
And apologizing early doesn’t count
I give you this
Because I do not know you
But I’m sure I love you
And I give you this
Because it might last more than a day
It might be left behind
You might love this
And give it to another
C L Couch
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