“my darling Gail, I love thee so,
how can I fill your needs?
I bring you things I’m sure you’ll keep,
that sprang from tiny seeds.
I’ll fill a vase with perfect picks,
to please you I must try...”

“but do not give me flowers,
they’ll only wilt and die.”

“Expressing love is what I plea,
through sweets I bring you, Gail...”

“but do not give me chocolates,
they’ll only rot and stale.”

“I care so much, but how to show?
you push my gifts away.”

“your love and trust is all I ask,
just promise that you’ll stay.”
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