This is shared with Poetry Jam where the prompt today is to write about GIFT
I’ve searched for ways
To make you see
That beneath this rough exterior
There lies a person.
Just a man,
Nothing special.
A mass of flesh and blood.
I scream when in pain,
I laugh when joyful.
I listen in moments
You plead my attention.
I dry your tears,
Give you my shoulder
It’s broad, so you can cry.
I talk with you
About things that matter to us.
There’s not a lot else to me
Just me.
It’s the only gift I offer you.
It’s free, no strings attached
Take it or leave it.
My gift to you, my one love.
Morpethroad 
brilliantly captured and this comes from the heart. Great lines and emotion.
Thanks Alan, I appreciate your comment. Thank you so much.
loved this!
Thanks Georgia, the gift of self is the greatest of all gifts.
Yes, I have to agree with you!
So beautiful a true gift!
Thanks Yves, thanks for the comment and reading. I think its the only true gift that takes your breath away.
So true my husband is a very loving and authentic person so I have been blessed with this gift myself and I understand how precious
Lucky you then. Not all of us are so lucky.
Our authentic selves can indeed be true gifts to others. Another heart-felt poem, Michael!
Thank you so much Gabriella. I always love hearing from you.
A simple poem written from the heart. loved it.
Thank you Kalpana.
It would be a lucky person indeed who would be the recipient of this poem. A poem from the heart expressing ‘real’ thoughts without platitudes. Poetry is a wonderful gift!
Welcome to Poetry Jam, Michael.
This … is a man of immense depth, perception.
Thank you Helen that is a lovely comment. Please call again.
A much appreciated gift.
Thank you Laurie I appreciate your comment.
Very nice! 🙂 🙂
Thank you Helen
giving the gift of ourselves…what better could we give…our love, our time, our presence…that is all it takes most times….good to see you again michael…i went school with mine ha.
Thanks Brian,you are indeed a lucky man then.
Such a beautiful gift to offer! Especially with no strings attached!
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate you reading.
I love the realistic side of this poem. It makes the gift that more special.
Thanks RoSy, yes it is so very special, thanks so much for the comment.
this is true unconditional love
Thank you for your comment, please call again.
A precious message of the most precious gift.
Thank you poetrypea, that is a lovely comment to make.
the gift of self is the best gift of all
Thanks Kathe it is isn’t it.
I appreciate you reading my work. Please call again.
A lovely gift, the gift of self. Beautifully expressed.
Thank you Peggy,I appreciate your lovely comment.
Shoot–Peggy took my lines–I’ll reiterate–a gift of self, most appreciated, especially freely given with broad shoulders 🙂 A lovely write.
Thank you Sara, I appreciate your comment. Please call again.
Beautifully simple!
Thanks Nick, thanks for stopping by.