A Surprise in the Mail!

I got this little card and adorable elephant in the mail today, from le petit elefant by Genevieve Santos. It got me thinking... there's nothing better than getting a surprise package in the mail. I feel a poem coming on!

A surprise in the mail:

Down to the mail box, I bounced without care,

sure that no mail, for me, would be there.

I soundlessly pulled down the door and peeked in...

And oh! The delight! I don't know where to begin!

Inside the mailbox was a package, wrapped tight,

covered with stickers- A beautiful sight!

And carefully printed, plain as can be,

was MY name! This special gift was for me!

The mailbox sang and glowed from within.

I felt shivery tingles all over my skin.

Never before have I felt so much joy!

I didn't care what it was - book, treat or toy!

I stood and I stared. I could feel my heart grow.

It just looked so perfect, I couldn't touch it, so...

I closed the door, tucking my present away.

I'll come back and visit it later today.