Dedicated to Joy Bernstein
Good gifts come in purple.
The bow is slightly off-center.
I like them that way.
A lot of people tell me
that good gifts come
in a perfect little box,
with a perfect little bow;
with blue eyes,
straight teeth,
and a cute little button nose.
But I like them in purple.
Purple is bright
and vibrant,
and vivid.
It is strong
and it has real personality.
You notice presents
wrapped in purple.
They stand out;
and you remember long after they've been opened.
They leave an impression;
bring you such Joy.
"What's in the purple one, Tammy?
Open the purple one!"
This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.




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