Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift
- Mary Oliver
Have you ever received a box containing a gift you did not really want at the time? It missed your expectation.
Use this metaphor to write about presents and expectations. Expand your imagery beyond a tangible package to include an emotional aspect. Then write about a relationship that missed an expectation.
How did you progress past the initial disappointment? Or, did you feel anger that you still carry with you?
Revisit the gift experience and play it with a twist. Turn the expectations around for a different view.
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