dear self

you have 3 1/2 months-ish
to figure out just 
WHERE
you stashed those gifts.

you know, the ones you bought early
as Christmas presents.
the ones you thought "i will know where 
they are. i will not misplace them".

and then you had 3 hours notice for
unexpected guests.
sleep-over guests.
people you've never met.
people who should not be 
subjected to your pitiful housekeeping
ways of spare beds. 
people who may not be 
familiar with the 'piling system'
vrs filing system.

so where oh where did 
you stash those gifts? 
where oh where can they be?
they are such lovely things 
and they'll be loved.
especially the one i was 
giving to me.