For the holidays
she gave me a painting
one from her heart
a piece she had imagined
then sketched
and finally painted
putting thought into action
idea into art.

She painted me a painting,
a considerate gift
from a caring woman
with little income
but lots of time
and a creative spirit
that could never be quenched.

She could give me
a glimpse behind her eyes
a sense of her soul
a concept giving evidence
of her core
which was so deeply appreciated
but would have been much better
if she were any good.