Given hope-
like brightly wrapped
ribbons on boxes
holding unknown
surprises.
Sharing love-
like smiles spreading
from faces of strangers
opening secrets
unshared.
Stealing kisses-
behind walls erected
by battered minds
withdrawn.
Revealing all-
in one simple sentence
love once hidden
becomes openly
surrendered.

8/5/08

Viola Grey

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/gift-16/