Special delivery from the late BFF

(for Georgann)

I had no idea you could send a package
from your corner of forever.
I assume it was from you

because I can’t think of who else
would send me a noteless box of gifts
with items that are so you:

• a soft violet blanket with the inscription,
This blanket is a hug from me to you,

•a skinny fabric Dammit Doll
to take out frustrations on,

• a squishy sheep, presumably for squeezing,
instead of biting one’s nails, which you did,

• and a little quarter-sized piece
of silver metal that says hug on it.

I searched for a clue as to what
living person might have been so kind
to send such a gift in a month of struggle,

but since no one has come forth,
I have concluded that it had to be you,
wonderful you.

It had to be you.

Artist: Jennifer Yoswa
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5 Responses to Special delivery from the late BFF

  1. Oh my, really? Did you receive this wonderful gift with no name? If not, a very successful, very fun poem. It buoyed me up, as your writing often does.

    • janishaag's avatar janishaag says:

      I did receive this mystery gift! Perhaps its sender will be revealed after seeing the poem!

      • Wow! What fun! I’ll think about sending a mystery gift to someone. I figure you have to know them pretty well. I mean, I have people I love that I’ve met online, but I don’t know enough about them to create a gift that personal. Do you want to know who sent it?

  2. janishaag's avatar janishaag says:

    I kinda don’t want to know, Amrita… I like thinking it’s from my late BFF. But you know, perhaps I owe someone a thank you!

  3. janishaag's avatar janishaag says:

    Update:

    The Mystery Gifter has come forward, and she’s another resident of Washington state, as my late BFF was. Thank you, Terri Wolf, for your stealthy kindness. I am most touched by such quirky gifts from one who so gets me! 💜

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