Lotus Blossom

do you know what i like to say now instead of "thank you"?

i say "i appreciate you"

because that's really what i mean

i appreciate you for being there in my life at that moment

i appreciate your time

i appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to give me a blanket or make me tea

i appreciate the fact that you could've saved that lead but you lended me your pencil

i appreciate the fact that you exist and you are a good person

i appreciate you

yes, i am giving you thanks

but i'm also giving you more than that

i'm acknowledging you

and i'm telling you how much i appreciated that moment in time

"thank you" has turned sarcastic

or obligatory

but no

you went out of your way to do something good for me

so i will at least go out of my way to show my appreciation

i appreciate you