Friday, 29 May 2009

Just to make you happy

I wrote this in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep. It's dedicated to my mum, who has had a rough couple of weeks. So here it is:

I would leave you a note.
With a phrase written on it,
Which makes only you smile.

I would walk by a shop,
and instantly know,
I should get you that ugly ornament
because it would make you laugh.

I wouldn't see you for a day,
yet want to buy you flowers
because somehow I know you want them.

I would buy you a necklace,
with a stone just like the one
you picked up for me on the beach.

I would sketch you a picture
of a silly cartoon
just to see your reaction.

I would get a video
from a second hand shop
because I know you watched it
when you were little.

I would do anything silly.
Anything small or unexpected.
Just to make you happy.

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