You would think that by the time you retire, you would know the intricacies of gift-giving.  In making a day special, you always have to be on your toes.   I made some mistakes yesterday, but could have saved the day if I had only added some fresh flowers.  I didn’t catch the hints, and went out on a creative gangplank, only to be fed to the sharks.   My wife has given me a lot of advice on gifts through the years, so I thought I should write myself a reminder for next year:

 

Gift Advice

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Are you in need of,
Gift giving advice?
It’s about quality,
Not just price.

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Men, if you care,
For any woman.
It’s not a good gift,
If it plugs in.

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If this woman,
Is a keeper.
Don’t ever gift her,
A vacuum sweeper.

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There are five categories,
From which to choose.
With any of these gifts,
You just can’t lose.

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Perfume, lingerie,
Jewels or fur.
Or add to her collection,
And your gift will endure.

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You can’t miss with jewelry,
If you want to make her day.
And if you know her intimately,
Give her silky lingerie.

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Don’t let your present,
Be a future nightmare.
As she opens it with,
A disapproving glare.

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It might be more for you,
If it starts with a key.
And if you’re not sure,
Go with quantity.

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If she’s an activist,
Don’t get fur or leather.
Also, not so practical,
In hot and sticky weather.

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Flowers are a given,
Perfume of her brand.
You can give her music,
Or put her toes in sand.

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Manis and Pedis,
Or a spa day is nice.
Any kind of pampering,
With champagne on ice.

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Keep track of special days,
So you don’t get reprimanded.
And when it’s time to celebrate,
Don’t show up empty-handed.

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Write her a poem,
And if that’s too hard.
Tell her that you love her,
Or at least get a card.

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Take her out to dinner?
Or treat her to a show?
Ask her what she wants?
And then you’ll really know.

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