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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.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!! :~) Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 ;) Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.