The Best Gift

It was a beautiful morning when she opened her eyes,

as the cloudless sky revealed the golden sunrise

As she glanced at the huge gifts pile,

she realized it was her birthday with a smug smile

Stepping out of her room she saw the whole mansion decorated,

but she was not surprised  with the splendor that was created.

The day was spent celebrating with her parents,

the sun had set when she eagerly awaited her friends

And soon they arrived dressed in elegance,

the decorations looking complete with their presence

They wished her and gave her the presents they bought, 

but they had no clue of whom her eyes sought

After waiting for a while she reluctantly proceeded with celebrations,

smiling all the while lest her face would betray her emotions

The party was over with her friends leaving merry and content,

now was the time for the presence of hidden disappointment

Dejected, she trudged towards the garden all alone,

she thought to herself what could have gone wrong

Come what may I'll be there he had promised,

how could he have forgotten, how could he have missed

Tears filled her eyes turning everything into a blur,

it was at that moment when she saw a figure

And there he was standing with a big grin on her face,

she found in herself fierce happiness taking disappointment's place

The tears returned but this time it was different,

it reflected the joy of having her best friend

His face looked exhausted his hair an untidy mess,

he was not rich this could be made out from his dress

"Happy birthday dear, Sorry m late" he panted,

her best friend was here that was all she wanted

"Sorry couldn't buy you a gift" said he as his face became sad,

"you silly boy" she exclaimed 'you're the best gift I've ever had"

~vNt