On Gratitude

With the festive season in full swing

For those who live alone, it’s grim;

For many injured the bell tolls,

We pray for Sydney’s gunned-down souls …

 

Blog comments pop up – but are rare

Thanks for showing that you care;

This is making links big time

I am touched you like my rhyme.

 

With privacy in pride of place

I understand you leave no trace

Of who you are, from whence you came

But I’m flattered all the same.

 

Which brings me to today’s main theme

On gratitude shown through a screen

It means I’ve touched you in some way

So, thank you – you have made my day.

 

The future is not ours to know

But kindness helps us all to grow

So, my thanks for words of praise

Which in this selfish world – amaze!

(c) Poet in the woods 2025