On Appreciation

Within today's giftee's coup d'etat
Gratitude receives no big hurrah.
      A gift was expected
      gift cards are accepted
But thank yous are not a rule of law.

Announcements/invitations - aides memoire.
Sending thank yous will define who you are;
       when "re-cog" breaks through
       it's not ALL about you.
Appreciation makes the giver a star.

 "Re-cog" - recognition
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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