The fresh fruit I’ve chopped;
pineapples, kiwi, oranges,
apples, grapes, peaches,
plums, strawberries, and mangos.

The smoked turkey sandwiches
With fresh whole wheat bread
Bought especially from Reid’s Fine Grocery,
Hand cut, and topped with lettuce and olive spread.

The little surprises of dates or nuts,
Or sun-dried apple slices,
And the pure filtered water,
All packaged with great love and care.

Lunches never the same,
Never routine, always special,
With little notes and hearts,
Enough love and food  to last for days.

Of the many lunches I’ve packed,
How many did I pack for me?
How often did I write my name on that bag?
The answer is a tough lesson and good awareness.