Appreciation

On a freezing cold night

The world was busy as well

So involved in their little lives

The family huddled together

And separately of course

With their eyes glued on their phones

And mouths filled with food

They did not realize their blessing

The love and warmth of their loved ones

Their abundance was a curse in disguise

They pulled their blanket

And settled into the soft bed without a second thought

The bed was an object of comfort

They never really appreciated it

The brand mattered

Rather than the blessing of it

Somewhere someone knew the value of it

But did not have the chance to experience it

They gathered the waste paper

Lit a fire with the available stuff

They were grateful for the warmth

And the family they had

The shortage gave them a valuable lesson

It taught them gratitude

And the ability to appreciate life