Touching the human soul
Sparking the warmth inside
By simple words of gratitude
Acknowledging that I’m here
Appreciated and treasured
I do it not for these but for love
These are the gravy on top
And yet when they are withheld
My sparkle dulls and fades
My smile becomes a chore
For your entitled expectations
Steal the joy of doing from me
And now I am ignored
For though the words say thank-you
The actions silence them
Said out of taught requirement
Rather than heartfelt thankfulness
And so my happiness disappears
For I am no more
Debbie Gravett © 2020.11.26
FOWC: Gravy
RDP: Human
Image by Ajay kumar Singh from Pixabay
Debbie Gravett 
Love this one Debbie. My favourite part
“My sparkle dulls and fades
My smile becomes a chore
For your entitled expectations
Steal the joy of doing from me”
Thanks for joining in 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks and have a bright shiny day.
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Never good to be taken for granted … that feeling well conveyed here.
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No it isn’t. Thanks Dave. Hope you’re keeping well and have a fabulous day.
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