Sadly,basic courtesy so often seems to be lacking these days and at times we can feel irritated or even angry when we do things for other people and our efforts are ignored. These are two little words that can flow from our lips so easily and simply show that we don't take other people for granted. In some instances a word of thanks is just an acknowledgement, alternatively it can also be a very deep expression of gratitude for an act of kindness, support or straight forward appreciation. As you may have guessed I was a little irritable recently and made a mental note to write this poem!
Thank You!
Umbrella bending under the power of wind driven rain;
Allowing you to progress smoothly, gliding along the
pavement
Like a ship on the ocean?
To save you juggling with your shopping bags as you exit the
store
Without even a glance of acknowledgement-
Are you really that pre-occupied?
Why not signal Thank You when I slow down
So you can swing out, noisily, into the stream of traffic
Allowing myself to drop back in the queue-
Is it because your car is bigger and better than mine?
Willingly, eating into my precious time
Going that extra mile just for your benefit-
Or has familiarity caused you to take me for-granted?
WHY NOT SAY THANK YOU?
After all-
Words are free
Yet appreciation is priceless?
And impressions- long lasting.
Jaz McKenzie © 2014
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