My Gift
By Olivia C
Published 20 August 2023
It winks at me. Its charm engraves a permanent emblem-
A smile.
A single quill clings to my sleeve like velcro,
Bathing in rays of the sun. Its rich brown runs further than any ocean,
allowing my eyes to delve
Deeper.
There I unearth the pearly whites that glisten-
A concealed beauty only I can see.
It squints back at me whilst I admire its elegance.
I will strive to guide it ashore.
A snout twitches.
Next to me, beady eyes beam-
Satisfied. So with a flick of its shrub-like tail, off it trots.
An echidna.
Leaving me its unique gift,
Just as the world leaves you
For me.