Never underestimate 
the power of a six-buck bouquet, a
shared newspaper or gift of a pencil. 
Simplicity. Given, without expectation.
Demand comes to all-too-easy in days 
that move with unintended velocity 
and mixed emotions.
To put a price on kindness is
to devalue a gesture or sentiment.
Everything comes with a cost, perhaps
even at a cost. You should not ponder 
it’s worth, or yours. Words, at times, 
are not easy. Acceptance can be difficult.

Remember to say thank you, 
as you give or are given. Gifts 
do not need to be boastful. Gratitude 
need not be uncomfortable, 
it should, however, be memorable. 
We often forget kind words, flowers 
after they have wilted. Tossed away.
Small blessings are not short lived,
there to remind us more of 
who we are, Not what we have. 
To receive is to give. 
Acceptance is realization of truth, 
or trust. Or thought. Remain thankful.

© 2020 j.g. lewis