Love Poem: Thank You
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Written by: Emile Pinet

Thank You

Two words often spoken
in appreciation
like a polite token 
during conversation.

A halfhearted gesture
delivered on the run
a meaningless measure
habitually done.

Seething with attitude
yet politically correct
a shallow platitude
just short of disrespect.

A offhanded attempt
to cite gratitude due
and it reeks of contempt
when someone snaps...thank you!

Yet when spoken with love
they represent much more
a genuine feeling
is the goal you strive for.

And spoken from the heart
they uplift someone's pride
and a smile soon appears
for they feel good inside.