Appreciation

As I sit in the pub
(the Last Inn, see extras)
and sip my second glass
of red (Shiraz)
and gaze

at the suddenly unreal sky
(it had been tipping it down
just minutes ago)
I feel that glow of someone
who’s waiting for his steak & ale pie
chips and mushy peas to arrive.

It’s that great to be alive feeling
that should be there every day
of my fortunate life…
but isn’t.

I didn’t make any New Year resolutions.
I should.

I must resolve to appreciate.

Appreciate what I’ve got
while I’ve got it.

Feel free to remind me of this
when I get grumpy.