The Present Value of Things

1. The Giver 

I used to visit every shop in town and wonder why
You'd thank me for the kind of foolish thing I thought I'd buy
I'd go another day and look again and wonder what
You’d like about a silly gift you previously got

So days went by with nothing bought and Christmas came and went 
No cards were posted out and there were zero presents sent
The guilt would be tremendous and the shame of it intense
So then I’d make it up to you at minimal expense

2. The Recipient

A poem as a Christmas present thank you very much
Is better than a thermal vest and pantaloons and such
I'm wearing 4 of each a fluffy onesie and a hat
A cardigan a dressing gown as well on top of that
The price of oil has fashioned all the latest clothing trends
So these are what you get from stylish relatives and friends
But look you wrote by hand for me in green whatever next
And here's a quick response in verse I'm sending as a text
Are poems cheap or priceless as an option for a gift
Are people overjoyed or do they sulk because they’re miffed
Of all the things that I received I liked your thing the most
Because despite the price of stamps you put it in the post