Birthday Present

What can I give you,

now the gift of giving

is altered, and poverty

but a state of mind?

If I were an architect

I would build you

a house of glass walls

and old timber floors.

If I were a king

(for I am not wise)

I would lay jewels

at your feet.

When I am a shepherd

(with your help)

I will bring you

the first lamb.

But for now,

because I am who I am,

I give you

these words.

John H Davies

28^th March 2012