GOOD MORNING MESSAGE #185

Third day of saying thanks….

From the first of June, 2018, I started writing Good Morning messages in the form of poems (Please read: ‘Good Morning Message #1‘).

The last such message was:’Good Morning Message #184‘.

Good morning Friends,

I started saying thanks two days ago,
As we near the end of the current year;
To all the people who helped me grow,
And who brought to my life some cheer.
Today I salute those who services run,
And don’t sleep until their job is done.

The first are, of course, are defence personnel,
Without whom none of the others can perform;
The nation’s security, they keep it really well,
Let’s all thank all the men and women in uniform.
Their sacrifices are often easily forgotten,
Because increasingly our system is getting rotten.

Next are those who provide us with food,
Farmers, fishermen, cowherds and their ilk;
If it hadn’t been for their toil and fortitude,
No meals for us, no drinks, not even milk.
I salute all of them for keeping me alive,
And giving me life’s very basic drive.

Doctors, scientists, constructors, engineers,
Pilots, drivers, labourers, servants and guards;
I have a long list of those charged and volunteers,
You are all worthy of my highest regards,
For, if it hadn’t been for you all,
I would’ve been up against the wall.

It is really our habit to crib and complain,
As opposed to being content and grateful;
But, these people’s services would be in vain,
If not even for a day we are to them faithful.
Yes, being cynical is in our nature,
But, being thankful increases our stature.

…..today is for those who we so often neglect to give thanks to.


Author: Sunbyanyname

I have done a long stint in the Indian Navy that lasted for nearly thirty seven years; I rose as far as my somewhat rebellious and irreverent nature allowed me to. On retirement, in Feb 2010, the first thing that occurred to me, and those around me, was that I Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (you will find an article with this title in this blog) and hadn't lost all my noodles and hence thought of a blog titled 'This 'n That'. I later realised that every third blog is called 'This 'n That' and changed the name to 'Sunbyanyname'. I detest treading the beaten track. This blog offers me to air 'another way' of looking at things. The idea is not just to entertain but also to bring about a change. Should you feel differently, you are free to leave your comments. You can leave comments even when you agree and want to share your own experience about the topic of the blog post. Impudent or otherwise, I have never been insousciant and I am always concerned about the betterment of community, nation and the world. I hope the visitors of this blog would be able to discern it.

2 thoughts on “GOOD MORNING MESSAGE #185”

  1. Give up “Comfort”
    .
    The armed forces brave the most hostile environment 24/7 from – 40 to + 50
    To protect our lives and our family and assets not only that day deserve our respect they need to be a part of our prayers daily

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