giving others an acknowledgement of appreciation
more than a flipped out, ‘thanks.’
takes so little, means so much
kicking lip service to the curb
and demonstrating appreciation; this gratitude felt
to say ‘hey, i see you.’
‘i’m thankful for what you did.’
‘i’m thankful for who you are.’
how often do i give thanks?
for acts of kindness, thoughtful words
for enduring support and generous love
probably not enough, not nearly enough
i am thankful for this life
and the people within sharing their’s
delivered unconditionally, imparted with earnest will
so it’s here that i convey
the carriage of a grateful heart
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This is another entry for Six Word Fridays, a meme started by Melissa at Making Things Up. Why don’t you check out what it’s all about and then write your own?
13 Responses to “six word fridays: giving thanks”
Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce
Thanks for the wonderful reminder to be present and earnest, not perfunctory in my gratitude. Thanks for being part of my new Six Word Fridays community. Thanks for your beautiful writing.
melgallant
Hi Molly,
I love being a part of the Six Word Fridays community. The creativity from everyone is awesome. Thanks for your lovely comment!
iseeyoulookingatme
I love the last line. Thanks for writing this, it was very convicting!
melgallant
I wanted show my gratefulness without sounding preachy. I hope I did. Thanks for your comment! 🙂
ayala
I love this. How true! to be appreciated, to be seen, takes so little and means so much! This is lovely!
melgallant
Thanks! 🙂
2bdancing
being sincere and thorough in our gratitude. Great reminder thanks!
melgallant
because, like you say, everything else is icing on top. 😉
Sara
Thanks for taking the time each
Friday to share a piece of
Yourself with all of us bloggers
melgallant
and thanks for doing the same! i enjoy your writing. 🙂
Melissa
I want to really *see* others,
Give thanks for who they are
For their presence, their just being.
Thanks for this, for reminding me.
melgallant
thanks Melissa for Six Word Fridays. i enjoy being a part of this community.
cj Schlottman
What a beautifully written reminder that “Thanks” is much more than a word. It’s an attitude, a gift, one we should all embrace.
This is wonderful……….cj