Gift

As 'that time' of year
rushes at us,
calendars get full,
to-do lists get long,
traffic … nevermind,
we must take a moment.
Remember the reason
for this season
and realize that the best gift
you can offer another human
is your self.
No tape.
No ribbons.
No fancy paper.
No tags.
Just the selfless offering
of who you are.
We were given quite a gift
at Christmas.
Let us pay it forward.
Give the gift of you.