Since childhood, it was de rigeur,
before a gift was used
to sit and write a thank-you note
with loving words infused.
Inspired by someone's thoughtfulness,
a note of thanks would say,
"You have been so sweet to me!"
and "You have made my day."
The faster it was mailed right out,
the truer seemed each word.
Enthusiasm reigned supreme.
The 'thanks' was loudly heard.
Today, this practice is rebuffed.
It's labeled 'obsolete.'
Group thank-you texts are now in vogue.
The social media tweet.
Oh, how I miss sweet thank-you notes!
Appreciation's mark.
Two tiny words, when sent by mail,
make life seem much less stark.
My mission is to instigate
a thank-you note revival.
There's nothing I would rather see
than social grace survival.
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