not until
not so long ago
I recognized
that saying thanks
only with wordless deeds and gestures
may not be enough
we need to
hear
GRATITUDE
spoken out loudly
in words
silent appraisal
is not enough
over time
so I speak out
in deep appreciation
of your hard work
to make us
stay together
against tall centrifugal forces
the division of
distance and time
distress and separation
barriers of the quotidian
multiple obligations
I thank you
for being with me
even at times
when you are almost
beside yourself
I thank you
for being with me
and being you
* * *
Aug 28, 2015
Aug 28, 2015 at 3:50 PM UTC
not until
not so long ago
I recognized
that saying thanks
only with wordless deeds and gestures
may not be enough
we need to
hear
GRATITUDE
spoken out loudly
in words
silent appraisal
is not enough
over time
so I speak out
in deep appreciation
of your hard work
to make us
stay together
against tall centrifugal forces
the division of
distance and time
distress and separation
barriers of the quotidian
multiple obligations
I thank you
for being with me
even at times
when you are almost
beside yourself
I thank you
for being with me
and being you
* * *
appreciation speakingout recognition
