it was something like an afterthought
that was all bigger than it seemed
something like the flick of a wrist
when you don't think about it
when you drive down the street
and stop without really seeing the sign
hearing someone's voice
without paying attention
to the meaning of their words
that was what it was
for her to present me
a gift
of magnitude
so large
and inspiration
so great
i put it in words
to remember what people do for others
even when they wouldnt realize
that this is what ive written about
