Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Notes About The Poem

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.

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Line Gauthier March 16, 2018 at 4:29 PM Great overview. Love the lines "a meaningless measure habitually done" and "yet politically correct a shallow platitude just short of disrespect." Emile Pinet March 17, 2018 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much Line, I truly appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 21, 2017 at 8:52 PM I have enjoyed reading your poetry. Thank you two small words that mean so much. have a nice evening my friend. Emile Pinet August 22, 2017 at 9:09 AM Thank you so much Darlene, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Gordon Mcconnell August 4, 2017 at 3:15 AM really fine write Emile, covering many attitudes digging deep down in many hearts. this is one to be read again and again. Emile Pinet August 4, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thank you so much Gordon, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Lin Lane August 3, 2017 at 5:34 PM Sarcasm can be spoken with a sharp tongue even when using the nicest words. It's also kind to answer, "You're welcome," if it's sincere. Good points you've brought out, Emile. Emile Pinet August 3, 2017 at 6:48 PM Ah Lin, it's always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, thank you for your wise words, Emile.

Heidi Sands August 3, 2017 at 4:39 PM How important a 'genuine' thank you is! Emile Pinet August 3, 2017 at 4:48 PM Once again, I hesitate to say "Thank you", but Thank you, your comments are a welcomed pleasue my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues August 3, 2017 at 4:02 PM Nice look at both sides of gratitude...the true and false. Blessings, Emile! Emile Pinet August 3, 2017 at 4:47 PM I hate to say "Thank you", but Thank you, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.