Gifts are for expressing emotions, wishes and gratitude. The gift
means nothing, in the sense that it acts as a mediator of human
relationships e.g. emotions.
Gifts help strengthen business ties as thanks to customers and
suppliers, or as an expression of what we feel; affection towards
people we love; our interest in that special someone, simple
appreciation, an invitation or simply support in time of need.
A few years ago I met a bright and creative woman.
Their seventh anniversary was very close and she had found nothing to
buy him. With little money available for a gift, she was in a
difficult situation. For almost a month she looked for something
special and cheap, but returned frustrated and sad. Everything she
could afford appeared too little to give him. Her money could not
express her love.
The night before the big day Martha couldn't sleep. She chose the best
from among a sad collection, liked none. tossed and turned. What would
he like? What would he like? She smiled... I'm the
one he loves! I can be his gift.
The next day she bought a bottle of wine she knew he liked as well as
a giant red bow. That night she fixed her hair and
perfumed her body. With a flourish she cleared the table by the front
door and waited; happy with her decision and excited as her feelings
for Albert filled her heart.
Albert came home tired. He had worked overtime and when he opened the door
it was dark and silent. He lamented not being able to
send ahead the beautiful bouquet of roses he had bought. He turned on
the light and his dejection and exhaustion were driven away by happiness and joy for there was Martha, lying on the table with a wine bottle and two glasses between her legs. The giant red bow encircled her
chest and in her hands a hand drawn poster shouted "HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY LOVE OF MY LIFE!"
With their days of struggle behind them, Albert and Martha proclaim
their poorest anniversary their most beautiful anniversary; erotic,
tender and romantic
A stunning gift cannot be measured in cost. The key to a
wonderful gift is love, creativity and empathy. On this basis we can all be unforgettable
Monica Taver
