(seq. 15)

My Offering

"I would give you a gift so rich
and rare
A precious jewel, so fine
and fair.
But the only gifts I have
at hand
Are the ones I know, you
will understand.
My loyalty to you is a
sappire star
I shall guard it and care
for it and carry it far.
My love for you shall shine
like a light
I will tend it and cherish
it day and night.
My work and my service
I will do and create
no task too humble, no
work to great
Dear Dr. Van Waters, these
things I give you
Are the very best of all
I can do."

Pearl Lewis