a thank you card

i read the card
and the words written
the letters form sounds
that would soothe me
stroke my hair
touch me intimately

i imagine the hand
carefully writing
fingers embracing
thoughts rushing down to the ink
that kissed the paper

i held the card to my chest
and in silence
you became the card
forever i will read

the card i am thankful for
the card safe inside my soul
the card i call my friend
the card i read is you

gregory boyer

FINAL THOUGHT: sometimes you get birthday cards that were printed from a factory and distributed into the hands of millions. though the meaning is read to many-each will take the words that was meant for them to read and find appreciation in it. but when someone who loves you and cares for you, and write their own words to your card-those words become words just for you and not the millions. that's special. i was given a birthday card from one of my best friends and the words he wrote were the words he lives. he has become the card i read. thank you my friend.

QUESTION: are you a living hallmark card to someone?