Christmas present

You wanted to know
How I feel about you

Picture this
To understand
A big box beautifully wrapped
Red ribbon
Bright paper
Under a Christmas tree
That looks pale in
Comparison
A child
His heart beating wildly
Wondering which of the items
On his list to Santa
Could be in this box
Runs to the gift
Ignores the other treasures
Napping under the tree
After a night of waiting
He carefully removes the ribbon
Tears away the wrapping paper
Wrestles with the tape
That keeps the box closed
Opens the box
Fights the crushing disappointment
He feels
When he finds
The box contains nothing

Do you know how I feel, now?
Have I painted a clear enough picture
For you?