What is Gratitude?
by Cassandra Smyth, Harkaway Hills College
Finalist, Years 5 – 6, written poetry
Gratitude can be many things-
A warm fire, a good book, a hot drink.
It can be a kindly word, or a hug,
What is gratitude to you? Think.
Who are you grateful for?
Many people deserve gratitude-
Your parents, siblings and friends.
Be thankful for them and love them with all your heart.
Sometimes we cannot express our gratitude,
Our gratitude for the sheer joy of living.
The endless emerald green fields,
Dotted with beautifully bright wildflowers- roses, peonies and daisies.
The small, bright coloured birds,
That swoop over the lush, green hills.
Be grateful for everything you have and see-
Express your gratitude.
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