Gratitude

I want to thank you very kindly.
Much obliged… Much obliged.
This overwhelming gratitude is
Like a cleansing breath of Spring.

Though I hate to feel indebted
I will take your gift in stride
With all the foils and burdens
Magnanimity can bring.

Can’t forget to give a shout out.
That would be rude… Very rude.
Kindness needs to be rewarded
Else we fail all sense of grace.

Never want to lose perspective,
Everything is attitude to
Quid pro quo and clearly know
You’ve put a smile on someone’s face.

Kindness never should be slighted or
Treated with trite platitude,
When it takes but a moment
To express our sincere gratitude.

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