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In Grateful Appreciation

Yesterday before I went up to bed I noticed an email that I hadn't read It was from Soup thanking me For sending them the PM fee It must be a mistake or so I thought They sent me something that I haven’t bought I thought about what I would say And email them the very next day I told a friend what the email said And read her response before going to bed She said that she was happy for me You've had a gift; someone’s paid your fee Whoever you are you've made my day I’m lost for words don’t know what to say Your very kind and generous act Will stay with me and that’s a fact. Thank you. Written 6th March 2018 For anonymous angels contest sponsored by Yasmin Malik.

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Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

Date: 6/7/2018 12:57:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Tom, and congrats for having a wonderful gift given to you. A lovely 'thank you' of gratitude and appreciation you've written here. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/7/2018 1:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Artsie, it really blew me away to know that there are real decent people out there. Regards. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:00 AM

Well done, Tom, congratulations on your win. hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 12:18:00 PM

Thank you very much Eve. Tom

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/8/2018 9:08:00 AM

How beautifully you've expressed thanks to your mystery angel, Tom. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Sandra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 10:54:00 AM

Thank you Sandra , It did take me by surprise I must admit. Tom.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/7/2018 8:56:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/7/2018 10:53:00 PM

Thank you very much Line, I'm still beaming, such a lovely thing to do. Tom

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/7/2018 7:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your gratitude shows in your kindness and interactions with poets here. Well done and glad you're here.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/7/2018 10:53:00 PM

Thank you very much for those kind words Susan, much appreciated. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2018 11:46:00 PM

There are so many great people who would have done this, Tom. I wish I would have thought of it!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/1/2018 3:49:00 AM

Thank you Caren, it does make you realise that there are some wonderful people on this earth. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/7/2018 9:19:00 PM

A lovely thank you note wrapped in a poem! Congrats again!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 5:05:00 AM

Thank you Kim it really made my day.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2018 3:08:00 PM

and now I see the rhymed version of it. You are brimming with gratitude!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2018 4:08:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, I certainly am, such a kind act for someone to do.There are some good people out there.

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/6/2018 8:12:00 PM

Great...Lovely thank you poem...All the best

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2018 2:01:00 AM

Thank you very much Michael.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/6/2018 2:01:00 PM

- Well deserved, Tom - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 2:32:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine. It was a lovely surprise indeed.

Melissa Tracy

Date: 3/6/2018 12:21:00 PM

Truly inspiring are random acts of kindness.. touching dedication to your mysterious soup angel

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Mellissa, such a nice surprise to get that email from soup I'm still on a high.

Lisa Brown

Date: 3/6/2018 11:40:00 AM

Wow what a lovely thing to do!!! I bet you have been smiling all day! What a kind person surprising you with that!!!! Great poem too!! :~)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 12:07:00 PM

I certainly have Lisa, a totally unexpected surprise.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/6/2018 9:48:00 AM

Wow, that is wonderful Tom, as is your poem to your secret admirer! I love surprises like this; a blessing "in disguise!" There are definitely some fantastic folks on this poetry site!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 10:00:00 AM

Thanks very much Cheryl, It was like Christmas morning again. And yes a lovely surprise.

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/6/2018 9:33:00 AM

Aren't we the lucky ones, looks like we have some secret chums. I did not look on my email, so maybe I had a notification to. Evens so I'd love to know, so gratrful to her, him, or them? Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 9:58:00 AM

Indeed we are, the soup fairy is looking out for us, oops or fairies.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/6/2018 9:06:00 AM

I am delighted for you Tom as I had the same reaction when I got my first pm... I mailed soup and said it must be a mistake but no the PM fairy (and there are several) has blessed me with an amazing gift.. Just have fun and keep Inspiring us with your wonderful words:-) I am smiling for you too I know exactly how you feel:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 9:22:00 AM

Thanks Jan ,It is indeed an amazing gift from someone I've never met and I intend to make good use of that gift. There are really some amazing people on this group and it is a privilege and honor to be among them .

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/6/2018 9:00:00 AM

Such a sweet and kind gesture, Tom. The world still has some goodness!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/7/2018 6:02:00 PM

Thanks Mike, yes, it restores your faith in human nature. Tom

Fj Thomas

Date: 3/6/2018 8:20:00 AM

A beautifully lovely poem Tom. Just have fun with it ;)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 8:32:00 AM

Thank you shadow ,I will indeed, I feel like the cat who got the cream. Its really made my day.

Silent One

Date: 3/6/2018 8:12:00 AM

How beautiful is that, Mick Talbot also had the same experience.. There must be an angel working their magic on here.. Great dedication Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 8:30:00 AM

Yes I saw that with Mick, Yes ,there definitely someone on here spreading happiness.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/6/2018 7:49:00 AM

That is wonderful Tom. That person gave us all a gift. Having you here at the soup is a pleasure Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Richard, I'm still in shock.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/6/2018 7:40:00 AM

That's adorable. You have a secret admirer. Well... more than one, truth be told. Congrats, Tom. Well deserved.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, I wasn't expecting it , thought it must be a mistake. There are some really good people on here and it's great to be part of it.