Day-After Gratitude

Written By Liesel Mertes
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The true work of gratitude begins the day after…

When all that is left of the feast is a cold plate of leftovers,

Not enough turkey for a sandwich,

Congealed potatoes and too-small pie.

Can I still summon gratitude when the meal is

In the back of the fridge,

Tucked in Tupperware containers with mismatched lids?

Liesel Mertes
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