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The Bitter Gift of Friendship

by  John G.Hall

Posted: Monday, December 19, 2005
Word Count: 42
Summary: bah humbug
Related Works: The Rude Gift • 



The Bitter Gift of Friendship

you wanted half of me
the half I never offered,
the gift I wanted

another opens,
anothers fingers untie
your lacy wrappings,

while my present is
the bitter gift of friendship
in your Christmas kiss.


John G.Hall(C)2005